Sec. 4. Every policy issued under this article (or IC 27-12 before its repeal) is considered to include the following provisions, and any change made by legislation adopted by the general assembly as fully as if the change were written in the policy:
(1) The insurer assumes all obligations to pay an award imposed against its insured under this article (or IC 27-12 before its repeal).
(2) A termination of this policy by cancellation initiated by the insurance company is not effective for patients claiming against the insured covered by the policy, unless at least thirty (30) days before the taking effect of the cancellation, a written notice giving the date upon which termination becomes effective has been received by the insured and the commissioner at their offices.
(3) A termination of this policy by cancellation initiated by the insured is not effective for patients claiming against the insured covered by the policy, unless at least thirty (30) days before the taking effect of the cancellation, a written notice giving the date upon which termination becomes effective has been received by the commissioner at the commissioner's office.
[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 27-12-13-4.]
As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.13.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure
Article 18. Medical Malpractice
Chapter 13. Malpractice Coverage
34-18-13-1. Liability Under Chapter Dependent Upon Maintenance of Malpractice Liability Insurance
34-18-13-2. Acceptance of Article; Filing of Proof of Financial Responsibility
34-18-13-3. Policy Terms Limiting Liability Void
34-18-13-4. Included Policy Provisions
34-18-13-5. Insurer's Failure to Pay Judgment; Revocation of Policy Form