Within twelve months after an assessment becomes due, a mutual assessment property and casualty insurer may institute suit against any member to recover any assessment that the member fails to pay. The insurer shall be entitled to recover (i) the amount shown to be due, (ii) lawful interest, and (iii) fifty percent of the principal amount as liquidated damages for neglect or refusal to pay within the time required.
Code 1950, § 38-536; 1952, c. 317, § 38.1-685; 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