Texas Administrative Code
Title 28 - INSURANCE
Part 1 - TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE
Chapter 3 - LIFE, ACCIDENT, AND HEALTH INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES
Subchapter NN - CONSUMER NOTICES FOR LIFE INSURANCE POLICY AND ANNUITY CONTRACT REPLACEMENTS
Section 3.9505 - Direct Response Consumer Notices
Current through Reg. 50, No. 13; March 28, 2025
In the case of a life insurance or annuity application initiated as a result of a direct response solicitation, the insurer shall inquire whether the applicant, by applying for the proposed policy or contract, intends to replace, discontinue, or change an existing life insurance policy or annuity contract. The inquiry may be included with, or submitted as a part of, each completed application for such policy or contract.
(1) If the insurer has proposed the replacement or if the applicant indicates a replacement is intended and the insurer continues with the replacement, the insurer shall send a notice that contains the text in Figure: 28 TAC § 3.9505(1), or a substantially similar notice filed with the department and approved under this subchapter.
(2) If the applicant indicates a replacement or change is not intended or if the applicant fails to respond to the statement, the insurer shall send the applicant, with the policy or contract, a new policy or contract notice that contains the statements in Figure: 28 TAC § 3.9505(2).
