Rules on reinstatement of a lapsed policy of life insurance | 11 January 2024

Under the Insurance Code of the Philippines, the policy owner must be given the opportunity to reinstate the policy at any time within three (3) years from the date of default in premium payment.

Rules on reinstatement of a lapsed policy of life insurance

Reinstating a lapsed life insurance policy is a process governed by specific rules and conditions. Typically, stipulation often exists in policies, providing the insured the privilege to reinstate it within a specified timeframe under certain conditions.

In fact, the Insurance Code of the Philippines requires every insurance policy to contain a provision that the policyholder shall be entitled to have the policy reinstated at any time within three (3) years from the date of default of premium payment. (Section 233, Insurance Code)

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