Montana § 33-15-317 - Insurance Coverage Of Punitive Damages
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 33-15-317 — Insurance Coverage Of Punitive Damages, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 33-15-317. Insurance Coverage Of Punitive Damages
Insurance coverage of punitive damages. (1) Insurance coverage does not extend to punitive or exemplary damages unless expressly included by the contract of insurance. (2) Prior to renewal of any policy in effect on October 1, 1987, the insurer shall provide the insured with notice of nonrenewal of coverage of punitive or exemplary damages in the same manner as required by the commissioner of insurance for the renewal of policies with altered terms.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 33-15-317
What does Montana Code Annotated § 33-15-317 cover?
Section 33-15-317 ("Insurance Coverage Of Punitive Damages") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. 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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