§ 23-87-109 - Term. - Arkansas Statutes

23-87-109. Term.

(a) (1) Subject to acceptance by the insurer, the term of any credit life insurance or credit disability insurance shall commence on the date when the debtor becomes obligated to the creditor.

(2) However, when a group policy provides coverage with respect to existing obligations, the insurance on a debtor with respect to that indebtedness shall commence on the effective date of the policy.

(b) The term of the insurance shall not extend more than fifteen (15) days beyond the scheduled maturity date of the indebtedness except when extended without additional cost to the debtor.

(c) If the indebtedness is discharged due to renewal or refinancing prior to the scheduled maturity date, the insurance in force shall be terminated before any new insurance may be issued in connection with the renewed or refinanced indebtedness.

(d) In all cases of termination prior to scheduled maturity, a refund shall be paid or credited as provided in 23-87-113.