(1) The insurer is liable to pay a cash benefit when enquiries necessary to establish the occurrence of the insured event and the extent of the insurer’s liability have been concluded.
(2) If these enquiries have not been concluded one month after notification of the occurrence of the insured event has been given, the policyholder may demand part payment in the amount which the insurer will at least be expected to pay. The time limit is suspended for as long as the enquiries cannot be concluded on account of the fault of the policyholder.
(3) An agreement on account of which the insurer is released from the obligation to pay interest on arrears is void.