631.17 Written reason for coverage denial.
(1) In this section, “disability insurance policy" has the meaning given in s. 632.895 (1) (a).
(2) An insurer that denies coverage under an individual or group life or disability insurance policy or a certificate of group life or disability insurance shall advise the applicant or proposed insured in writing of the reasons for the denial.
History: 1999 a. 95.
Structure Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations
Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations
Chapter 631 - Insurance contracts generally.
631.01 - Application of statutes.
631.03 - Insurance in mutuals.
631.05 - Oral contracts of insurance and binders.
631.07 - Insurable interest and consent.
631.08 - Mistakes in contracts.
631.09 - Knowledge and acts of agents.
631.11 - Representations, warranties and conditions.
631.13 - Incorporation by reference.
631.15 - Contract rights under noncomplying policies.
631.17 - Written reason for coverage denial.
631.20 - Filing and approval of forms.
631.21 - Explicit approval required.
631.22 - Consumer insurance policy readability.
631.23 - Authorized clauses for insurance forms.
631.24 - Credit life and disability insurance.
631.27 - Rules of law as provisions of contracts.
631.28 - Notice of right to file complaint.
631.31 - Clauses required to be on first page.
631.36 - Termination of insurance contracts by insurers.
631.37 - Special cancellation provisions.
631.39 - Renewals in affiliates.
631.41 - Policies jointly issued.
631.43 - Other insurance provisions.
631.45 - Limitations on loss to be borne by insurer.
631.51 - Dividends on policies.
631.61 - Group and blanket insurance.
631.69 - Insurance written in connection with finance plans.
631.81 - Notice and proof of loss.
631.83 - Limitation of actions.
631.85 - Appraisal or arbitration.
631.89 - Restrictions on use of genetic test results.
631.90 - Restrictions on use of tests for HIV.
631.93 - Prohibited provisions concerning HIV infection.
631.95 - Restrictions on insurance practices; domestic abuse.