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VakO 17.2.1999/10700:97 AI generated

Insurance court dismissed claim for payment of interest on overdue policy premiums due to lack of statutory basis.

Case Number VakO 17.2.1999/10700:97
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
Decision Date
Outcome Dismissed

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The Finnish Insurance Court dismissed the applicant's claim for interest on overdue life insurance premiums. The applicant argued that interest should accrue from the date of default, while the insurer contended that no statutory provision mandates such interest for premium arrears. The court ruled that without explicit legislative authorization, the insurer is not obligated to pay interest on late premiums.

Legislator headnote

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Insurance Act; Life Insurance Act: In the absence of specific statutory provisions, an insurance company is not liable to pay interest on overdue policy premiums.

Keywords

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overdue premiums interest liability insurance contract statutory basis premium arrears

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