Sec. 1131.104. INCONTESTABILITY OF POLICY. A group life insurance policy must provide that:
(1) the validity of the policy may not be contested, except for nonpayment of premiums, after the policy has been in force for two years after its date of issue; and
(2) a statement made by any insured under the policy relating to the insured's insurability may not be used in contesting the validity of the insurance with respect to which the statement was made after the insurance has been in force before the contest for a period of two years from its date of issue during the insured's lifetime and unless the statement is contained in a written instrument signed by the insured making the statement.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1419, Sec. 2, eff. June 1, 2003.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 7 - Life Insurance and Annuities
Subtitle B - Group Life Insurance
Chapter 1131 - Group Life Insurance and Wholesale, Franchise, or Employee Life Insurance
Subchapter C. Group Life Insurance: Required Provisions
Section 1131.101. Required Provisions
Section 1131.102. Nonforfeiture
Section 1131.103. Grace Period
Section 1131.104. Incontestability of Policy
Section 1131.105. Application for Policy; Statements of Insured
Section 1131.106. Evidence of Insurability
Section 1131.107. Adjustment of Premiums or Benefits if Age of Insured Is Misstated
Section 1131.108. Insurance Certificate
Section 1131.109. Person to Whom Benefits Are Payable
Section 1131.110. Right to Individual Policy on Termination of Employment or Membership
Section 1131.112. Payment of Benefits on Death of Insured Before Individual Policy Becomes Effective