Code of Virginia
Chapter 3 - Provisions Relating to Insurance Policies and Contracts
§ 38.2-320. Insurer to furnish forms for proof of loss

Whenever notice of any loss or damage has been given to the insurer or its agent, the insurer shall, upon written request, deliver to the insured or to the person to whom the benefits are payable the forms for such preliminary proof of loss or damage as may be required under the policy. Such forms shall be delivered within fifteen days after written request has been made or mailed to the insurer by the insured or person to whom benefits are payable. The failure or refusal of an insurer or its agent to deliver such forms within fifteen days of written request shall be deemed a waiver of any condition, stipulation or provision in the policy requiring preliminary proof.
Code 1950, § 38-11; 1952, c. 317, § 38.1-345; 1986, c. 562.

Structure Code of Virginia

Code of Virginia

Title 38.2 - Insurance

Chapter 3 - Provisions Relating to Insurance Policies and Contracts

§ 38.2-300. Scope of chapter

§ 38.2-301. Insurable interest required; life, accident and sickness insurance

§ 38.2-302. Life, accident, and sickness insurance; application required

§ 38.2-303. Insurable interest required; property insurance

§ 38.2-304. Contracts of temporary insurance; duration; what deemed to include

§ 38.2-305. Contents of policies

§ 38.2-306. Additional contents

§ 38.2-307. Charter and bylaw provisions in policies

§ 38.2-308. Contingent liability provisions in policies issued by certain mutual insurers

§ 38.2-309. When answers or statements of applicant do not bar recovery on policy

§ 38.2-310. All fees, charges, etc., to be stated in policy

§ 38.2-311. Type size in which conditions and restrictions to be printed

§ 38.2-312. Provisions limiting jurisdiction, or requiring construction of contracts by law of other states, prohibited

§ 38.2-313. Where certain contracts deemed made

§ 38.2-314. Limitation of action and proof of loss

§ 38.2-315. Intervening breach

§ 38.2-316. Policy forms to be filed with Commission; notice of approval or disapproval; exceptions

§ 38.2-316.1. Premium rates

§ 38.2-317. Delivery and use of certain policies and endorsements

§ 38.2-318. Validity of noncomplying forms

§ 38.2-319. Validity of contracts in violation of law

§ 38.2-320. Insurer to furnish forms for proof of loss

§ 38.2-321. Payment discharges insurer

§ 38.2-322. Standardized claims forms

§ 38.2-323. Repealed

§ 38.2-324. Disclosure of property damage information

§ 38.2-325. Electronic delivery

§ 38.2-326. Plan management functions