Massachusetts § 204 - Regulations governing replacement of life insurance policies and annuities; promulgation

Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 204 — Regulations governing replacement of life insurance policies and annuities; promulgation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 204. Regulations governing replacement of life insurance policies and annuities; promulgation

Section 204. The commissioner shall, after notice and hearing pursuant to chapter thirty A, promulgate regulations governing the replacement of life insurance policies and annuities. Such regulations shall be based upon the model regulation governing replacement of life insurance and annuities developed by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. Such regulations shall, in addition to other provisions, require the delivery of a notice regarding replacement of a life insurance policy or annuity contract.

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

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What does Massachusetts General Laws § 204 cover?

Section 204 ("Regulations governing replacement of life insurance policies and annuities; promulgation") 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.

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