Life policies are legal contracts and the terms of the contract describe the limitations of the insured events. Specific exclusions are often written into the contract to limit the liability of the insurer; for example claims relating to suicide, fraud, war, riot and civil commotion.
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| Governors Ask For $40B For Medicaid Programs |
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| Texas drops in health rankings |
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| Franchising immunity |
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| Report: Vermont Is Healthiest State |
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