§33-62-2. Purposes and scope.

(a) The purpose of this article is to promote the public welfare by creating a comprehensive legal framework within which travel insurance may be sold in this state through the establishment of clear regulatory obligations for those involved in the development and distribution of travel insurance, preserving the unique aspects of travel protection plans, and protecting and benefiting consumers by encouraging fair and effective competition within the market.

(b) The requirements of this article shall apply to travel insurance, whether or not provided as part of a travel protection plan, where policies and certificates are delivered or issued for delivery in this state. This article shall not be applicable to cancellation fee waivers and travel assistance services, except as expressly provided herein.

(c) All other applicable provisions of chapter 33 of this code shall continue to apply to travel insurance, except that the specific provisions of this article shall supersede any general provisions of law that would otherwise be applicable to travel insurance.