Arizona § 20-1124 - Discharge of insurer by payment under policy

Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 20-1124 — Discharge of insurer by payment under policy, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 20-1124. Discharge of insurer by payment under policy

When the proceeds of or payments under a life or disability insurance policy or annuity contract become payable in accordance with the terms of the policy or contract, or the exercise of any right or privilege thereunder, and the insurer makes payment thereof in accordance with the terms of the policy or contract or in accordance with any written assignment thereof, the person then designated in the policy or contract or by the assignment as being entitled thereto shall be entitled to receive the proceeds or payments and to give full acquittance therefor, and the payments shall fully discharge the insurer from all claims under the policy or contract unless, before payment is made, the insurer has received at its home office written notice by or on behalf of some other person that such other person claims to be entitled to such payment or some interest in the policy or contract.

Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 20-1124

What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 20-1124 cover?

Section 20-1124 ("Discharge of insurer by payment under policy") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. 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 Arizona § 20-1124?

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Is this the official text of Arizona law?

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How does Arizona § 20-1124 apply to my situation?

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