Missouri § 379.845 - Cancellation or nonrenewal.
Full text of Missouri Revised Statutes of Missouri § 379.845 — Cancellation or nonrenewal., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 379.845. Cancellation or nonrenewal.
1. The facility shall not cancel a policy or binder issued under the program without approval of the governing committee except in case of:
(1) Evidence of incendiarism (meaning arson by or at the direction of the insured); or
(2) For nonpayment of premium; or
(3) Fraud or material misrepresentation; or
(4) A finding by the facility on the basis of satisfactory evidence that changes in the physical condition of the property or other changed conditions make the risk uninsurable.
2. Any notice of cancellation or notice of nonrenewal of a policy or binder issued under the program, together with a statement of the reason therefor, shall be sent to the insured and a copy retained by the facility. Any such notice shall be sent not less than thirty days prior to the cancellation or nonrenewal of any risk under the program to allow ample time for an application for new coverage to be made and a new policy to be written under the program.
3. Any cancellation or nonrenewal notice to the insured relating to a policy or binder issued under the program shall contain the procedures for obtaining an inspection under the program and shall be accompanied by a statement that the insured has a right of appeal as hereinafter provided.
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(L. 1969 H.B. 772 § 379.131, A.L. 1986 S.B. 701)
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Missouri § 379.845
What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 379.845 cover?
Section 379.845 ("Cancellation or nonrenewal.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the codified statutory law of Missouri. 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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