Each person insured by a mutual assessment property and casualty insurer shall be issued a contract prescribed by the insurer, that shall be uniform among members of the respective classes of insurance written by the insurer. Each member shall agree to pay his pro rata share of all losses or damages sustained, expenses of operation of the insurer, and the maintenance of an adequate surplus to policyholders as determined by the board of directors. Periodic assessments may be collected as advance premiums or post assessments or by both methods. The amount of assessments shall be established by the directors of the insurer.
Code 1950, § 38-530; 1952, c. 317, § 38.1-677; 1954, c. 161; 1986, c. 562.
Structure Code of Virginia
Chapter 25 - Mutual Assessment Property and Casualty Insurers
§ 38.2-2502. Mutual assessment insurance authorized
§ 38.2-2504. Property beyond authorized territory
§ 38.2-2505. Risks limited to those specified in this chapter; personal liability for loss
§ 38.2-2506. What laws applicable
§ 38.2-2507. Conversion of mutual assessment property and casualty insurers
§ 38.2-2508. Incorporation of insurers
§ 38.2-2509. Directors; terms; annual meetings; voting; executive committee
§ 38.2-2511. How license obtained
§ 38.2-2512. Who may become members
§ 38.2-2513. Withdrawal and exclusion of members
§ 38.2-2514. Procedure upon exclusion of member
§ 38.2-2516. Issuance of policies; bylaws as part of contract
§ 38.2-2517. Policy forms to be filed
§ 38.2-2518. Assessment contract
§ 38.2-2519. Classification of risks; rates
§ 38.2-2520. Right to limit assessment liability
§ 38.2-2521. Notice of assessment; how given
§ 38.2-2522. Action to recover assessments; penalty
§ 38.2-2523. Notice of loss and adjustment
§ 38.2-2524. Proceeding when loss or damage exceeds cash on hand
§ 38.2-2525. Agents licenses required
§ 38.2-2526. Surplus to policyholders