RS 22:908 Interest on life insurance benefits - Louisiana Statutes

§908.  Interest on life insurance benefits

Interest on benefits of a life insurance policy shall begin to accrue twenty days from the date of receipt of due proof of death by the insurer. The rate of interest shall be calculated at the same rate paid on deposits with the insurer.  This Section shall not apply to any accidental death or dismemberment policy claim or to any insurer that markets under the Home Service Marketing distribution method and issues a majority of its policies on a weekly or monthly basis.  This Section shall not deprive the beneficiary of any greater benefits due under the life insurance policy.

Acts 1995, No. 1103, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 22:182 by Acts 2008, No. 415, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009.