Vermont § 4711 - Cancellation of commercial risk insurance
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 4711 — Cancellation of commercial risk insurance, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4711. Cancellation of commercial risk insurance
- (a) A notice of cancellation of a policy of commercial risk insurance as defined in this
chapter but excluding farm risks, issued under this chapter shall be effective only
if it is based on: (1) nonpayment of premium; (2) fraud or material misrepresentation affecting the policy or in the presentation of
a claim under the policy, or violation of any of the terms or conditions of the policy;
or (3) substantial increase in hazard, provided that cancellation for this reason shall be
effective only after prior approval of the Commissioner. (b) This section shall not apply to any policy or coverage that has been in effect less
than 60 days at the time notice of cancellation is mailed or delivered by the insurer
unless it is a renewal policy. (c) This section shall not apply to nonrenewal. (Added 1985, No. 265 (Adj. Sess.), § 3; amended 2021, No. 105 (Adj. Sess.), § 224, eff. July 1, 2022.)
Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 4711
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Section 4711 ("Cancellation of commercial risk insurance") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. 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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