Virginia § 65.2-811 - Liability of insurer
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 65.2-811 — Liability of insurer, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 65.2-811. Liability of insurer
No policy of insurance against liability arising under this title shall be issued unless it contains the agreement of the insurer that it will promptly pay the person entitled to the same all benefits conferred by this title and all installments of the compensation that may be awarded or agreed upon and that the obligation shall not be affected by any default of the insured after the injury or by any default in giving notice required by such policy or otherwise. Such agreement shall be construed to be a direct promise by the insurer to the person entitled to compensation, enforceable in his name.
Code 1950, § 65-107; 1968, c. 660, § 65.1-111; 1991, c. 355.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 65.2-811
What does Code of Virginia § 65.2-811 cover?
Section 65.2-811 ("Liability of 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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