Sec. 887.206. PAYMENT OF CLAIM; PROOF OF CLAIM. (a) An association shall pay each claim under an insurance certificate in full not later than the 60th day after the date of receipt of due proof of claim.
(b) Written notice of a claim given to an association is considered due proof of claim if the association does not provide the claimant with the forms usually provided for filing claims before the 16th day after the date notice is received.
(c) If an association is unable to pay a valid claim in full within the time prescribed by Subsection (a), the commissioner shall treat the association as insolvent.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1419, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 6 - Organization of Insurers and Related Entities
Subtitle E - Mutual and Fraternal Companies and Related Entities
Chapter 887 - Provisions Applicable to Certain Mutual Assessment Companies
Subchapter E. Powers and Duties Relating to Insurance and Coverages
Section 887.201. Limit on Life Insurance
Section 887.202. Stipulated Premium Plan; Deduction of Unpaid Premium Balance
Section 887.203. Issuance of Life Insurance Policy by Certain Associations
Section 887.204. Renewal or Reinstatement of Insurance Certificate
Section 887.205. Life Insurance Certificate Beneficiaries
Section 887.206. Payment of Claim; Proof of Claim
Section 887.207. Exception to Full Payment Requirement: Assessment-as-Needed Associations