Guam § 18603 - Notice of Loss.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 18603 — Notice of Loss., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18603. Notice of Loss.
Failure to give notice of loss covered by marine or fire
insurance within any period provided for by the policy or
otherwise, shall not exonerate the insurer if the notice is given
within a reasonable time after the insured loss has or should have
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first knowledge of said loss. In all other classes of insurance, the
insured shall have at least twenty (20) days after the event within
which to give notice of loss. No requirement of notice within a
lesser period is valid.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 18603
What does Guam Code Annotated § 18603 cover?
Section 18603 ("Notice of Loss.") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Guam § 18603?
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Is this the official text of Guam law?
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