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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
1. An insurer, as defined in section 375.001, may provide an insurance policy, endorsement, rider and any explanatory material in a language other than English. In the event of a dispute regarding the insurance or advertising material, the English language version shall dictate the resolution. If a policy, endorsement or rider is provided in a language other than English, the insurer shall also, at the same time, provide to the policyholder a copy of such policy, endorsement or rider in English, and shall disclose on such document, in both English and the other language, the following:
(1) The translation is for informational purposes only; and
(2) The English language version of the policy will be controlling unless the language in the other language version is shown to be a fraudulent misrepresentation. 1
2. Any knowing misrepresentation in providing a policy, endorsement, rider or explanatory materials in a language other than English is a violation of sections 375.930 to 375.948.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Missouri Revised Statutes Title XXIV. Business and Financial Institutions § 375.919. Use of language other than English permitted, when, disclosures--misrepresentation, penalty - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mo/title-xxiv-business-and-financial-institutions/mo-rev-st-375-919/
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