Maryland § 16-310

Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 16-310, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 16-310.

    (a)    This section applies to a plan of life insurance:

        (1)    that provides that the insurer will determine future premiums based on future experience estimates; or

        (2)    the minimum values of which cannot be determined under the applicable provisions of §§ 16-303 through 16-309 of this subtitle.

    (b)    The Commissioner must be satisfied that:

        (1)    the benefits provided under the plan described in subsection (a) of this section are substantially as favorable to policyholders and insureds as the minimum benefits otherwise required by §§ 16-303 through 16-309 of this subtitle; and

        (2)    the benefits and the pattern of premiums under the plan do not mislead prospective policyholders or insureds.

    (c)    The cash surrender values and paid-up nonforfeiture benefits provided by a plan subject to this section may not be less than the minimum values and benefits required for the plan calculated by a method consistent with the principles of this subtitle, as determined by regulations adopted by the Commissioner.

Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 16-310

What does Maryland Code § 16-310 cover?

Section 16-310 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. 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 Maryland § 16-310?

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