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Commercial Act — Article 727 (Responsibility of Insurers of Personal Insurance)

상법 제727조

This English translation is based on the Korean text effective 2018-12-19. The Korean law has since been amended (current version effective 2026-09-10) — check the Korean original.

(1) Upon occurrence of a peril insured concerning the life or body of the insured, the insurer of a personal insurance contract shall be responsible for the payment of the amount of insurance coverage or other benefits, as provided for in the insurance contract. <Amended by Act No. 12397, Mar. 11, 2014>

(2) The amount of insurance coverage under paragraph (1) may be paid in installments in accordance with an agreement between the parties. <Newly Inserted by Act No. 12397, Mar. 11, 2014>

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