59A-22-29: Conforming to statute.

A. Other policy provisions. No policy provision which is not subject to Sections 424 through 446 [59A-22-3 to 59A-22-25 NMSA 1978], inclusive, of this article shall make a policy, or any portion thereof, less favorable in any respect to the insured or the beneficiary than the provisions thereof which are subject to this article.

B. Policy conflicting with this article. A policy delivered or issued for delivery in this state in violation of this article shall be held valid but shall be construed as provided in this article. When any provision in a policy subject to this article is in conflict with any provision of this article, the rights, duties and obligations of the insurer, the insured and the beneficiary shall be governed by the provisions of this article.