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Life & Health · Chapter 3 · Contract Law

Offer & Acceptance (in insurance)

Definition
The applicant makes the offer = completed application + initial premium. An app without premium is only an invitation. The insurer accepts by issuing/delivering the policy.
Exam tip
If the insurer changes terms, that's a counteroffer — the original offer is void until the applicant accepts the new terms.
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