Find Laws Find Lawyers Free Legal Forms USA State Laws

VIRGINIA STATUTES AND CODES

38.2-321 - Payment discharges insurer.

§ 38.2-321. Payment discharges insurer.

A. An insurer shall be fully discharged from all claims under a lifeinsurance policy, accident and sickness insurance policy, or annuity contract:

1. When the proceeds of or payments under a policy or contract become payablein accordance with (i) the terms of the policy or contract or (ii) theexercise of any right or privilege under the contract; and

2. If the insurer makes payments in accordance with the terms of the policyor contract or any written assignment to the person designated in the policyor contract or by assignment as being entitled to the proceeds or payments.

B. An insurer may not be fully discharged from all claims under a lifeinsurance policy, accident and sickness insurance policy, or annuity contractbefore payment is made and if the insurer has received, at its home office,written notice that some other person claims to be entitled to payment orsome interest in the policy or contract.

(1952, c. 317, § 38.1-346.1; 1986, c. 562.)

Virginia Forms by Issue

Virginia Business Forms

Virginia Law

Virginia State Laws
    > Virginia Child Support
    > Virginia Gun Laws
    > Virginia Statutes
Virginia Court
    > Virginia Courts Case Information
Virginia Labor Laws
    > Jobs in Virginia
    > Library of Virginia
    > Virginia Governor
Virginia Tax
    > Virginia State Tax
Virginia Agencies
    > Better Business Bureau Virginia
    > DMV Virginia
    > Virginia Department of Corrections
    > Virginia Department of Health
    > Virginia Department of Social Services
    > Virginia Department of Taxation
    > Virginia Department of Transportation
    > Virginia Employment Commission
    > Virginia Retirement System

Virginia Court Map

Tips