244.50 Insurance and annuities.
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244.50 Insurance and annuities. Unless the power of attorney otherwise provides, language in a power of attorney granting general authority with respect to insurance and annuities authorizes the agent to do all of the following:
(1)Continue, pay the premium or make a contribution on, modify, exchange, rescind, release, or terminate a contract procured by or on behalf of the principal which insures or provides an annuity to either the principal or another person, whether or not the principal is a beneficiary under the contract.
(2)Procure new, different, and additional contracts of insurance and annuities for the principal and the principal’s spouse or domestic partner, children, and other dependents, and select the amount, type of insurance or annuity, and mode of payment.
(3)Pay the premium or make a contribution on, modify, exchange, rescind, release, or terminate a contract of insurance or annuity procured by the agent.
(4)Apply for and receive a loan secured by a contract of insurance or annuity.
(5)Surrender and receive the cash surrender value on a contract of insurance or annuity.
(6)Exercise an election.
(7)Exercise investment powers available under a contract of insurance or annuity.
(8)Change the manner of paying premiums on a contract of insurance or annuity.
(9)Change or convert the type of insurance or annuity with respect to which the principal has or claims to have authority described in this section.