In the case of a misstatement of age, what can an insurer adjust according to the relevant provision?

When there is a misstatement of age, insurers typically have the right to adjust both the insurance premium and the payout amounts to reflect the correct age of the insured. This is because the age of an insured individual is a critical factor in determining the premium rates and the benefit amounts provided under the policy.

If an insured individual's age has been misstated, and it is found that they are actually older than what was originally stated, the insurer may increase the premium to align it with what it should have been had the correct age been disclosed. Conversely, if the insured is younger than stated, the premium may be adjusted downward.

In terms of payout, a misstatement of age can also affect the death benefit amount. For instance, if it is determined that the insured was older at the time of the policy issuance, the insurer might calculate the benefits based on the appropriate age, which could lead to a reduced payout if the policy was originally underwritten based on a younger age.

Therefore, the flexibility to adjust both premiums and payouts as a consequence of misreported age helps ensure fairness in the underwriting process and maintains the integrity of the insurance contract. This is a standard practice across many insurance policies to manage the risk appropriately.