West Virginia § 33-6-18 - 33-6-18. Binders.
Full text of West Virginia West Virginia Code § 33-6-18 — 33-6-18. Binders., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 33-6-18. 33-6-18. Binders.
(a) Binders or other contracts for temporary insurance may be made orally or in writing, and shall be deemed to include all the usual terms of the policy as to which the binder was given together with such applicable endorsements as are designated in the binder, except as superseded by the clear and express terms of the binder.
(b) No binder shall be valid beyond the issuance of the policy with respect to which it was given, and no agent or insurer shall issue a binder covering a period in excess of ninety days from its effective date.
(c) If the policy has not been issued a binder may be extended or renewed beyond such ninety days with the written approval of the commissioner, or in accordance with such rules and regulations relative thereto as the commissioner may promulgate.
(d) This section shall not apply to conditional receipts issued by life and accident and sickness insurers, nor to policies of group insurance.
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 33-6-18
What does West Virginia Code § 33-6-18 cover?
Section 33-6-18 ("33-6-18. Binders.") is part of the West Virginia Code, the codified statutory law of West 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.
How do I cite West Virginia § 33-6-18?
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Is this the official text of West Virginia law?
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