§ 33-22-222 — Change Of Occupation

33-22-222 . Change of occupation. There may be a provision as follows:
"Change of Occupation: If the insured is injured or contracts sickness after having changed the insured's occupation to one classified by the insurer as more hazardous than that stated in this policy or while doing for compensation anything pertaining to a classified occupation, the insurer will pay only the portion of the indemnities provided in this policy that the premium paid would have purchased at the rates and within the limits fixed by the insurer for the more hazardous occupation. If the insured changes the insured's occupation to one classified by the insurer as less hazardous than that stated in this policy, the insurer, upon receipt of proof of the change of occupation, will reduce the premium rate accordingly and will return the excess pro rata unearned premium from the date of change of occupation or from the policy anniversary date immediately preceding receipt of the proof, whichever is the more recent. In applying this provision, the classification of occupational risk and the premium rates must be those that have been last filed by the insurer prior to the occurrence of the loss for which the insurer is liable or prior to date of proof of change in occupation with the state official having supervision of insurance in the state where the insured resided at the time this policy was issued. However, if the filing was not required, then the classification of occupational risk and the premium rates must be those last made effective by the insurer in that state prior to the occurrence of the loss or prior to the date of proof of change in occupation."

Legislative History

En. Sec. 367, Ch. 286, L. 1959; R.C.M. 1947, 40-4017; amd. Sec. 1224, Ch. 56, L. 2009.