Texas Administrative Code
Title 28 - INSURANCE
Part 1 - TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE
Chapter 3 - LIFE, ACCIDENT, AND HEALTH INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES
Subchapter B - INDIVIDUAL LIFE INSURANCE POLICY FORM CHECKLIST AND AFFIRMATIVE REQUIREMENTS
Section 3.102 - Grace Period

Universal Citation: 28 TX Admin Code § 3.102

Current through Reg. 50, No. 13; March 28, 2025

(a) The policy must provide for a grace period of at least one month for the payment of every premium after the first, during which period the policy shall remain in full force and effect. If the grace period is expressed in days, at least 31 days of grace must be granted.

(b) The policy may provide for an interest charge on the unpaid premium during the grace period. If an interest charge is provided for, the interest rate must be specified.

(c) The policy may stipulate that if the insured should die during the grace period, the overdue premium or overdue installment will be deducted from any settlement under the policy. If an interest charge is provided against the overdue payment, the accrued interest may also be deducted.

(d) This section is not applicable to single premium policies.

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