Mississippi § 83-9-17 - Non-application to certain policies.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 83-9-17 — Non-application to certain policies., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 83-9-17. Non-application to certain policies.
Nothing in Sections 83-9-1 through 83-9-21 shall apply to or affect (a) any policy of workmen’s compensation insurance or any policy of liability insurance with or without supplementary coverage therein; or (b) any policy or contract of reinsurance; or (c) life insurance, endowment or annuity contracts, or contracts supplemental thereto, which contain only such provisions relating to accident and sickness insurance as (a) provide additional benefits in case of death or dismemberment or loss of sight by accident, or as (b) operate to safeguard such contracts against lapse, or to give a special surrender value or special benefit or an annuity in the event that the insured or annuitant shall become totally and permanently disabled, as defined by the contract or supplemental contract.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 83-9-17
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 83-9-17 cover?
Section 83-9-17 ("Non-application to certain policies.") is part of the Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Mississippi. 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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