There shall be a provision that a copy of the application, if any, of the policyholder shall be attached to the policy when issued; that all statements made by the policyholder or by the individuals insured shall in the absence of fraud be deemed representations and not warranties, and that no statement made by any individual insured shall be used in any contest unless a copy of the instrument containing the statement is or has been furnished to such individual or to his or her beneficiary, if any.
[ 2009 c 549 § 7102; 1947 c 79 § .21.06; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 45.21.06.]

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Terms Used In Washington Code 48.21.060

  • Beneficiary: A person who is entitled to receive the benefits or proceeds of a will, trust, insurance policy, retirement plan, annuity, or other contract. Source: OCC
  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.