Sec. 884.304. LIFE INSURANCE OF MORE THAN $25,000.(a) Except as provided by this section, a stipulated premium company may not assume liability on a life insurance risk on one life in an amount that exceeds $25,000.
(b) If a stipulated premium company assumes a life insurance risk under a life insurance policy, the initial death benefit of $25,000 or less may increase to an amount greater than $25,000 subject to this section.
(c) For each policy year of a policy for which, after issuance, the death benefit exceeds $25,000, the amount of the increase of the death benefit at the end of that policy year from the end of the preceding policy year may not exceed the greater of:
(1) the amount computed using the maximum rate of increase provided by the policy, which rate may not exceed five percent a year, compounded annually; or
(2) the amount computed using the consumer price index for all urban consumers for all items and for all regions of the United States combined, as determined by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, on September 30 of the year preceding the year in which the policy year ends, compounded annually.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1419, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1309 (H.B. 2570), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2009.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 6 - Organization of Insurers and Related Entities
Subtitle E - Mutual and Fraternal Companies and Related Entities
Chapter 884 - Stipulated Premium Insurance Companies
Subchapter G. Powers and Duties Relating to Coverages
Section 884.301. Reinsurance of Policy
Section 884.302. Limits on Life Insurance
Section 884.303. Issuance of Life Insurance Policies by Certain Companies
Section 884.304. Life Insurance of More Than $25,000
Section 884.305. Premiums on Life Insurance Policies
Section 884.306. Life Insurance Contract
Section 884.307. Issuance of Annuity Contract
Section 884.308. Limits on Amount of Accident and Health Insurance Policies