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Texas Insurance Code - INS § 1701.005. Exemptions

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) This chapter does not apply to:

(1) a rider or endorsement that is used at the request of the holder of a policy, contract, or certificate subject to this chapter and that relates to:

(A) the manner of distribution of benefits under the policy, contract, or certificate;  or

(B) the reservation of rights and benefits under the policy, contract, or certificate;  or

(2) the modification of a previously approved insurance policy form for the sole purpose of adding the statement required by Section 154.2021(a)(3), Finance Code.

(b) The commissioner by written order may exempt a document from the requirements of this chapter for the period the commissioner considers proper if the commissioner determines that:

(1) this chapter may not practically be applied to the document;

(2) the document's preparation, use, and meaning have become routine or commonplace;  or

(3) the filing and approval of the form of the document are not desirable, appropriate, required, or necessary for the protection of the public.

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