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HomeInsurance CodeDiv. 1Pt. 1Ch. 1§ 101 Life Insurance And Annuities

§ 101 Life Insurance And Annuities

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§ 101 Life Insurance And Annuities

This law says that life insurance means any insurance that covers a person's life or anything linked to it, and it also includes buying, selling, or giving annuities.

Key Takeaways

  • •Life insurance covers policies that protect a person's life.
  • •It also includes anything that is tied to that life, like benefits or related contracts.
  • •Buying, selling, or giving annuities is considered part of life insurance under this law.

Example

Jane buys a life insurance policy that will pay her family money if she dies, and she also purchases an annuity that will give her a steady monthly payment after retirement.

Both the life insurance policy and the annuity are covered by this law because they are insurance on a person's life or related to it, and because Jane is buying them.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 101 Life Insurance And Annuities

Life insurance includes insurance upon the lives of persons or appertaining thereto, and the granting, purchasing, or disposing of annuities. (Enacted by Stats. 1935, Ch. 145.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

Life insuranceannuities

Related Statutes

  • § 100 Insurance Classes Defined
  • § 102 Fire And Property Insurance
  • § 103 Marine Property Insurance Coverage
  • § 104 Title Insurance Coverage
  • § 105 Surety Bond Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Insurance Code. Section 101.
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