Maryland § 17-301
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 17-301, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17-301.
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a policy of group life insurance may not be delivered in the State unless it contains in substance:
(1) the provisions of §§ 17-302 through 17-311 of this subtitle; or
(2) provisions that in the opinion of the Commissioner are:
(i) more favorable to the insureds; or
(ii) at least as favorable to the insureds and more favorable to the policyholder.
(b) (1) Sections 17-307 through 17-311 of this subtitle do not apply to policies issued to a creditor to insure debtors of the creditor.
(2) The standard provisions required for individual life insurance policies do not apply to policies of group life insurance.
(3) If a policy of group life insurance is on a plan other than the term plan, the policy:
(i) shall contain a nonforfeiture provision that in the opinion of the Commissioner is equitable to the insured and the policyholder; but
(ii) need not contain the same nonforfeiture provisions required for individual life insurance policies.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 17-301
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Section 17-301 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.
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