1109.012 – DUTIES REGARDING DEATH MASTER FILE MATCH. (a)
Texas Insurance Code § 1109.012
Summary
This law requires insurers to verify the death of an insured individual or account holder within 90 days of identifying a match in the Death Master File. It mandates a documented good faith effort to confirm the death using available records and to check for any other policies the deceased may have had with the insurer.
Insurers must act within 90 days of a Death Master File match.
A documented good faith effort to confirm death is required.
Insurers must check for additional coverage of the deceased.
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In simple terms: Learn about Texas's DUTIES REGARDING DEATH MASTER FILE MATCH. (a) law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.
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