33-15-411. Binders for temporary insurance. (1) Binders or other contracts for temporary insurance may be made orally or in writing and shall be deemed to include all the usual terms of the policy as to which the binder was given, together with such applicable endorsements as are designated in the binder, except as superseded by the clear and express terms of the binder.
(2) No binder shall be valid beyond the issuance of the policy with respect to which it was given or beyond 90 days from its effective date, whichever period is the shorter.
(3) If the policy has not been issued, a binder may be extended or renewed beyond such 90 days with the written approval of the insurer.
(4) This section shall not apply to life or disability insurance.
History: En. Sec. 283, Ch. 286, L. 1959; R.C.M. 1947, 40-3726.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 33. Insurance and Insurance Companies
Chapter 15. The Insurance Contract
Part 4. Application, Issuance, Renewal, Assignment, and Return
33-15-401. Application required -- life and disability insurance
33-15-402. Application as evidence -- copy to insured -- alteration
33-15-404. through 33-15-410 reserved
33-15-411. Binders for temporary insurance
33-15-413. Renewal by certificate
33-15-415. Notice of right to return policy
33-15-416. Dating of insurance applications -- antedating prohibited