Arkansas Code Title 23. Public Utilities and Regulated Industries § 23-85-134. Refund of unearned premiums upon death of insured

(a) Upon the death of an insured, the proceeds payable to the insured or his or her estate under the policy of individual accident and health insurance, delivered or issued for delivery in this state after June 17, 1981, shall include premiums paid for accident and health insurance coverage for the insured for any period beyond the end of the policy month in which the death occurred.

(b) Unearned premiums shall be paid in lump sum on a date no later than thirty (30) days after the proof of the insured's death has been furnished to the insurer.

(c) This section shall be applicable to all individual contracts of accident and health insurance, including individual contracts issued by hospital and medical service corporations.