California · Insurance Code

INS §10369.11: A disability policy may contain a provision in the form set forth herein.

Civil

What this law says, in plain English

Insurance policies may include a provision that denies disability benefits if a felony or illegal occupation contributed to the loss.

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A disability policy may contain a provision in the form set forth herein. Illegal Occupation: The insurer shall not be liable for any loss to which a contributing cause was the insured’s commission of or attempt to commit a felony or to which a contributing cause was the insured’s being engaged in an illegal occupation.

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