Virginia § 38.2-320 - Insurer to furnish forms for proof of loss
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 38.2-320 — Insurer to furnish forms for proof of loss, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38.2-320. Insurer to furnish forms for proof of loss
Whenever notice of any loss or damage has been given to the insurer or its agent, the insurer shall, upon written request, deliver to the insured or to the person to whom the benefits are payable the forms for such preliminary proof of loss or damage as may be required under the policy. Such forms shall be delivered within fifteen days after written request has been made or mailed to the insurer by the insured or person to whom benefits are payable. The failure or refusal of an insurer or its agent to deliver such forms within fifteen days of written request shall be deemed a waiver of any condition, stipulation or provision in the policy requiring preliminary proof.
Code 1950, § 38-11; 1952, c. 317, § 38.1-345; 1986, c. 562.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Virginia § 38.2-320 cover?
Section 38.2-320 ("Insurer to furnish forms for proof of loss") 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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