Pennsylvania Code (Last Updated: April 5, 2016) |
Title 31. INSURANCE |
PART IV. Life Insurance |
Chapter 89. Approval of Life, Accident and Health Insurance |
SubChapter A. REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL POLICIES AND FORMS |
Section 89.13. Use of certain words and terms
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(a) The use of policy captions or descriptions such as all coverage or complete coverage is prohibited. The purpose of this section is to prevent misunderstanding in the minds of the insured public.
(b) A policy form bearing a caption or reference that this is a Pennsylvania policy or a Standard policy will not be considered for approval, except if the forms are so designated by statute or Departmental regulation. The purpose of this section is to prevent misunderstanding in the minds of the insured public. Use of words or abbreviations thereof as a part of the distinguishing form number are acceptable, however, if deemed necessary or convenient to the identification of the form.
(c) The word special may not be used which might reasonably cause the insured to believe that he is receiving preferential treatment.
(d) The word compensation may not be used which might reasonably cause the policyholder to be confused with workmens compensation coverage.
Notation
This section cited in 31 Pa. Code § 90c.8 (relating to prohibited terminology); 31 Pa. Code § 90d.6 (relating to prohibited terminology); 31 Pa. Code § 90e.8 (relating to prohibited terminology); 31 Pa. Code § 90f.9 (relating to prohibited terminology); 31 Pa. Code § 90g.9 (relating to prohibited terminology); and 31 Pa. Code § 90h.7 (relating to prohibited terminology).