Alabama § 27-19-19 - Optional Policy Provisions - Other Insurance in This Insurer.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 27-19-19 — Optional Policy Provisions - Other Insurance in This Insurer., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 27-19-19. Optional Policy Provisions - Other Insurance in This Insurer.
There may be a provision as follows:
“Other Insurance in This Insurer: If an accident or sickness or accident and sickness policy, or policies, previously issued by the insurer to the insured be in force concurrently herewith, making the aggregate indemnity for _____ (insert type of coverage or coverages) in excess of $ _____ (insert maximum limit of indemnity or indemnities), the excess insurance shall be void and all premiums paid for such excess shall be returned to the insured or to his estate.”
Or, in lieu thereof:
“Insurance effective at any one time on the insured under a like policy, or policies, in this insurer is limited to the one such policy elected by the insured, his beneficiary or his estate, as the case may be, and the insurer will return all premiums paid for all other such policies.”
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 27-19-19
What does Code of Alabama § 27-19-19 cover?
Section 27-19-19 ("Optional Policy Provisions - Other Insurance in This Insurer.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Alabama § 27-19-19?
A common citation format is "Code of Alabama § 27-19-19" (Alabama). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Alabama law?
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How does Alabama § 27-19-19 apply to my situation?
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