The word "insured" as used in this article shall not be construed as preventing a person other than the insured with a proper insurable interest from making application for and owning a policy covering the insured or from being entitled under such a policy to any indemnities, benefits and rights provided therein.
History: Laws 1984, ch. 127, § 448.
Insurable interest must exist at time of loss. Universal C.I.T. Corp. v. Foundation Reserve Ins. Co., 1969-NMSC-013, 79 N.M. 785, 450 P.2d 194.