W. Va. Code R. § 114-37-5

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 114-37-5 - Format of Substandard Risk Insurance Policy Notice

5.1. A motor vehicle insurance policy issued in this State and written on the basis of a substandard risk rate schedule shall have printed directly thereon, in a minimum 10 point boldfaced type in a contrasting color or in reverse print, a statement appearing on the policy jacket or the first page of the policy reading substantially as follows: THIS POLICY HAS BEEN RATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH A SPECIAL RATING SCHEDULE FILED WITH THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE PROVIDING FOR HIGHER PREMIUM CHARGES THAN THOSE GENERALLY APPLICABLE FOR AVERAGE RISKS. IF THE COVERAGE OR PREMIUM IS NOT SATISFACTORY, YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR OTHER INSURANCE. IF THIS COVERAGE OR PREMIUM IS SATISFACTORY, YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR COVERAGE UNDER A STANDARD OR PREFERRED POLICY IF DURING THE NEXT THREE YEARS YOU HAVE NO TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS OR ACCIDENTS AND YOU MAINTAIN CONTINUOUS INSURANCE COVERAGE.

5.2. The Substandard Risk Insurance Policy Notice shall be clear and conspicuous on the face of the Substandard Risk Policy.

5.3. The Substandard Risk Insurance Policy Notice may not be printed on a separate sheet of paper, on a sticker attached to the Policy, or on an overlay sheet.

W. Va. Code R. § 114-37-5