41-2503. DEFINITIONS AND APPLICATION. (1) For the purposes of uninsured motorist coverage, the term "uninsured motor vehicle" shall, subject to the terms and conditions of such coverage, be deemed to include an insured motor vehicle where the liability insurer thereof is unable to make payment with respect to the legal liability of its insured within the limits specified therein because of insolvency.
(2) For purposes of underinsured motorist coverage, subject to the further definitions, terms and conditions of such coverage, the term "underinsured motor vehicle" means a motor vehicle that is a self-insured motor vehicle, or a motor vehicle that is covered by a policy of motor vehicle liability insurance or an indemnity bond, with limits for bodily injury or death at least equal to those limits set forth in section 49-117, Idaho Code.
(3) Except as provided in subsections (1) and (2) of this section, the terms and conditions of any policy of motor vehicle liability insurance providing uninsured motorist coverage or underinsured motorist coverage are not altered or amended.
History:
[41-2503, as added by 1967, ch. 61, sec. 2, p. 124; am. 2008, ch. 69, sec. 2, p. 184.]
Structure Idaho Code
Chapter 25 - CASUALTY INSURANCE CONTRACTS
Section 41-2501 - CONTRACTS ARE SUBJECT TO GENERAL PROVISIONS.
Section 41-2503 - DEFINITIONS AND APPLICATION.
Section 41-2504 - APPLICATION OF UNINSURED MOTORIST COVERAGE.
Section 41-2505 - SUBROGATION RIGHTS OF INSURER.
Section 41-2506 - CANCELLATION OF POLICIES — DEFINITIONS.
Section 41-2507 - CANCELLATION OF POLICIES — GROUNDS.
Section 41-2508 - NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OR INTENTION NOT TO RENEW.
Section 41-2509 - CANCELLATIONS AND NONRENEWAL — EXCEPTIONS TO.
Section 41-2510 - EXCLUSION AND CANCELLATION OF DESIGNATED INDIVIDUALS.
Section 41-2511 - DEDUCTIBLE — PERMISSIVE.
Section 41-2512 - RELIEVING LIABILITY FOR DISCLOSURE OF CANCELLATION AND NONRENEWAL INFORMATION.
Section 41-2514 - MEDICAL PAYMENTS LIMITATION PROHIBITED.
Section 41-2515 - DISCOUNT FOR CERTAIN AGE GROUPS.
Section 41-2516 - OPTIONAL SUSPENSION OF AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COVERAGE.
Section 41-2517 - SHORT TITLE.
Section 41-2518 - DEFINITIONS.