Maryland Code, INSURANCE 16-105
Terms Used In Maryland Code, INSURANCE 16-105
- Annuity: A periodic (usually annual) payment of a fixed sum of money for either the life of the recipient or for a fixed number of years. A series of payments under a contract from an insurance company, a trust company, or an individual. Annuity payments are made at regular intervals over a period of more than one full year.
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
(b) Each policy of life insurance or annuity contract subject to this title shall have attached to or prominently printed on its face the following information:
(1) a notice to the policyholder that:
(i) for 10 days after the date the policy or annuity contract is delivered to the policyholder, the policyholder may surrender the policy or annuity contract to the insurer for cancellation by giving the insurer written notice of cancellation; and
(ii) the insurer shall return to the policyholder a pro rata premium for the unexpired term of the policy or annuity contract; or
(2) a similar notice to the policyholder that in the opinion of the Commissioner is not less favorable to the policyholder.