Massachusetts § 187 - Foreign companies; contents of policies
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 187 — Foreign companies; contents of policies, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 187. Foreign companies; contents of policies
Section 187. Policies of life or endowment insurance, group life insurance or insurance against accidental injury or disease issued by a foreign company in this commonwealth may, with the approval of the commissioner, contain any provision required by the law of the state, territory or district of the United States under which the company is organized, which is not contrary to the laws of this commonwealth; and such policies of a domestic company issued in any other state, territory, district or country may contain any provision required by the laws of the state, territory, district or country in which the same are issued.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 187
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 187 cover?
Section 187 ("Foreign companies; contents of policies") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. 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 Massachusetts § 187?
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