California § 2054 - In the absence of any change increasing the risk without the consent of the insur

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 2054 — In the absence of any change increasing the risk without the consent of the insur, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 2054. In the absence of any change increasing the risk without the consent of the insur

In the absence of any change increasing the risk without the consent of the insurer or of fraud on the part of the insured, and except as provided in Sections 2056 and 2058, the insurer under such a valued policy shall pay losses as follows: (a) In case of a total loss, the whole amount insured upon the insured’s interest in such building or structure, as stated in the policy and upon which the insurers have received a premium. (b) In case of a partial loss the full amount of the partial loss. (c) In case there are two or more policies covering the insured’s interest, each policy shall contribute pro rata to the payment of such whole or partial loss.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 2054

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 2054 cover?

Section 2054 ("In the absence of any change increasing the risk without the consent of the insur") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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