Wyoming Administrative Code
Agency 044 - Insurance Dept
Sub-Agency 0002 - General Agency, Board or Commission Rules
Chapter 12 - REGULATION GOVERNING REPLACEMENT OF LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES AND ANNUITIES
Exhibit A
Current through September 21, 2024
REPLACEMENT NOTICE
ASK QUESTIONS -- IT'S YOUR MONEY -- GET THE FACTS
Whether it is to your advantage to replace or change your existing insurance or annuity program, only you can decide. It is in your best interest to obtain adequate information in order to compare relatively short and long range costs and benefits before a final decision is made.
The producer or insurance company assisting you with this new purchase must notify your existing producer or company so that they may prepare a detailed, current statement concerning your existing program for your comparison. Statements and illustrations should not, however, be used as the sole basis to compare policies or contracts. We want you to understand the effects of replacements before you make your purchase decision, and ask that you review the statements listed under "Items to Consider."
EXISTING INSURANCE WHICH MAY BE REPLACED OR CHANGED
Full Name of
Insurance Company
Including Home Policy or Contract
Office Location Number* Insured
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Surrender Charge of Policy Being Replaced _______ % and $ ____________
Sales Charge of Policy Being Purchased (if applicable) $ _______________
New Surrender Period and Surrender Charges of Policy Being Purchased.
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* If a number has not been assigned by the existing insurer, indicate alternative identification, such as an application or receipt number.
ITEMS TO CONSIDER
1. Due to a possible change in insurability status (health, occupation or high risk recreational activities) you might be denied new coverage, or the premium may be higher than a standard premium.
2. The Incontestability and Suicide Clause time periods would probably begin anew in a new policy. This could possibly result in a claim being denied that might otherwise have been paid under an existing policy or contract.
3. Your present insurance company may be able to modify your existing plan on terms which may be more favorable for you than completely replacing it with a new policy or contract.
4. Don't terminate or alter your existing policy until after the new policy has been delivered to you and accepted by you.
5. If you terminate your existing policy, you may incur surrender charges and/or penalties. The new policy you are purchasing may have a new surrender charge period and/or sales charges.
6. There may be tax consequences in replacing an existing policy. Is there a benefit from favorable "grandfathered" treatment of the old policy under the federal tax code? Is this transaction a "tax free" exchange? See your tax advisor for specific tax advice regarding the proposed transaction.
7. Take your time in making your decision about purchasing the new policy. Gather all information about the new policy and compare it to your old policy. Remember, you do not have to make a decision during the first meeting with your sales person.
8. REMEMBER: Following receipt of a new life insurance policy or annuity contract you should immediately examine its contents. If you are not satisfied with it for any reason, you have the right to return it within the thirty (30) day "examination period" to the insurer at its home office or branch office or to the producer through whom it was purchased, for a full refund of premium. If you do return the policy or contract, you should request a dated receipt indicating that it was returned.
DID YOU READ THE "ITEMS TO CONSIDER"? _______________________ ________ _______________________ ________
Applicant's Signature Date Producer's Signature Date
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Applicant's Name (printed) Producer's Name (printed) and License No.
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Address Address
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City, State, Zip Code City, State, Zip Code
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Telephone Number Telephone Number
