A. Any application for the original issuance of a policy of insurance covering liability arising out of the ownership, maintenance, or use of any motor vehicle as defined in § 38.2-2212 shall have the following statement printed on or attached to the application, in boldface type: READ YOUR POLICY. THE POLICY OF INSURANCE FOR WHICH THIS APPLICATION IS BEING MADE, IF ISSUED, MAY BE CANCELLED WITHOUT CAUSE AT THE OPTION OF THE INSURER AT ANY TIME IN THE FIRST 60 DAYS DURING WHICH IT IS IN EFFECT AND AT ANY TIME THEREAFTER FOR REASONS STATED IN THE POLICY.
B. Any application for the original issuance of a policy of insurance covering liability arising out of the ownership, maintenance, or use of any motor vehicle defined in § 38.2-2212 that requires the insured to disclose information as to any previous cancellation or refusal to renew shall also permit the insured to offer or provide a full explanation of the reason for the cancellation or refusal to renew.
C. The notice required by this section shall be given by the insurer to any applicant within ten days of the application in the event the applicant is not provided a written copy of the application and the coverage has been bound by such insurer.
D. This section shall not apply to the renewal of any policy of insurance.
1966, c. 523, § 38.1-381.3; 1986, c. 562; 1988, cc. 655, 665; 2016, c. 558.
Structure Code of Virginia
Chapter 22 - Liability Insurance Policies
§ 38.2-2202. (Effective until July 1, 2023) Required notice of optional coverage available
§ 38.2-2202. (Effective July 1, 2023) Required notice of optional coverage available
§ 38.2-2205.1. Suspension of liability coverage at insured's request
§ 38.2-2206. (Effective until July 1, 2023) Uninsured motorist insurance coverage
§ 38.2-2206. (Effective July 1, 2023) Uninsured motorist insurance coverage
§ 38.2-2207. No policy to exclude coverage to employee
§ 38.2-2208. Notices of cancellation of or refusal to renew motor vehicle insurance policies
§ 38.2-2212.1. Powers of Commission; replacement policies
§ 38.2-2213. Discrimination in issuance of motor vehicle insurance
§ 38.2-2214. Statement defining rate classifications to be provided by insurer to insured
§ 38.2-2216. Medical benefit offset against liability or uninsured motorist coverage prohibited
§ 38.2-2217.1. Insurers required to renew motor vehicle liability coverage for vanpools; exceptions
§ 38.2-2218. Adoption of standard forms for motor vehicle insurance
§ 38.2-2219. Hearing on objections to the form
§ 38.2-2220. Use of form after adoption
§ 38.2-2221. Amendment of standard form
§ 38.2-2222. Withdrawal of form
§ 38.2-2223. Variations of, or additions to, form
§ 38.2-2225. Sending copies of orders to companies affected
§ 38.2-2226.1. Insurer to give notice of settlement of claim
§ 38.2-2228.2. Certain medical malpractice claims to be reported to the Commission
§ 38.2-2229. Claims-made liability insurance
§ 38.2-2230. Mandatory offer of rental reimbursement coverage
§ 38.2-2231. Physical damage arbitration between insurers; alternate forums
§ 38.2-2232. Liability insurance on private pleasure watercraft; optional coverage
§ 38.2-2233. Installment payments of motor vehicle insurance
§ 38.2-2234. Insurance credit score disclosure; use of credit information