26-23-402. Group or master policy.

(a) A group or master policy for personal or commercial lines property and casualty insurance coverage shall be issued to the policyholder. Eligible members or covered persons insured under a group or master policy shall be provided evidence of coverage setting forth a statement as to the insurance protection to which they are entitled.

(b) A group or master policy for personal or commercial lines property and casualty insurance coverage shall not be issued or delivered in this state unless the policy form, together with all forms for riders, certificates and endorsements to the policy form, meet the applicable filing requirements in this state. Subsequent amendments to the policy form or forms for riders, certificates and endorsements to the policy form shall not be issued or delivered until they meet the applicable filing requirements in this state.

(c) The group or master personal or commercial lines property and casualty policy shall set forth the coverages, exclusions and conditions of the insurance provided therein, together with the terms and conditions of the agreement between the policyholder and the insurer. The policy shall make express provisions for the following:

(i) Methods of premium collection;

(ii) Enrollment period, effective date provisions and eligibility standards for members or covered persons;

(iii) Termination or modification of the policy; and

(iv) Conversion privileges of the members or covered persons, if any.

(d) If the group or master personal or commercial lines property or casualty master policy provides for remittance of premium by the policyholder, failure of the policyholder to remit premiums when due shall not be regarded as nonpayment of premium by the member or covered person who has made his contribution on a timely basis.