Idaho § 41-2116 - Change of beneficiary
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 41-2116 — Change of beneficiary, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 41-2116. Change of beneficiary
(1) There shall be a provision as follows:
"Change of Beneficiary: Unless the insured makes an irrevocable designation of beneficiary, the right to change the beneficiary is reserved to the insured and the consent of the beneficiary or beneficiaries shall not be requisite to surrender or assignment of this policy or to any change of beneficiary or beneficiaries, or to any other changes in this policy."
(2) The first clause of this provision, relating to the irrevocable designation of beneficiary, may be omitted at the insurer’s option.
[41-2116, added 1961, ch. 330, sec. 505, p. 645.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 41-2116
What does Idaho Statutes § 41-2116 cover?
Section 41-2116 ("Change of beneficiary") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. 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 Idaho § 41-2116?
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