Iowa Code § 511.31

Current through bills signed by governor as of 5/17/2024
Section 511.31 - Physician's certificate - estoppel

In any case where the medical examiner, or physician acting as such, of any life insurance company or association doing business in the state shall issue a certificate of health or declare the applicant a fit subject for insurance, or so report to the company or association or its agent under the rules and regulations of the company or association, the company or association shall be estopped from setting up in defense of the action on the policy or certificate that the assured was not in the condition of health required by the policy at the time of the issuance or delivery of the policy or certificate, unless the policy or certificate was procured by or through the fraud or deceit of the assured.

Iowa Code § 511.31

Amended by 2016 Iowa, ch 1073,s 147, eff. 7/1/2016.
C97, §1812; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §8770; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, § 511.31 .