Virginia § 65.2-809 - Constructive notice to, jurisdiction of, and awards, etc., binding upon insurer
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§ 65.2-809. Constructive notice to, jurisdiction of, and awards, etc., binding upon insurer
All policies insuring the payment of compensation under this title must contain clauses to the effect (i) that as between the employer and the insurer notice to or knowledge of the occurrence of the injury on the part of the insured employer shall be deemed notice or knowledge on the part of the insurer, (ii) that jurisdiction of the insured for the purposes of this title shall be jurisdiction of the insurer, and (iii) that the insurer shall in all things be bound by and subject to the awards, judgments or decrees rendered against such insured employer.
Code 1950, § 65-105; 1968, c. 660, § 65.1-109; 1991, c. 355.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 65.2-809 ("Constructive notice to, jurisdiction of, and awards, etc., binding upon insurer") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. 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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