§ 46.2-481. Binder or endorsement in lieu of policy

VA Code § 46.2-481 (2019) (N/A)
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Insurance carriers authorized to issue policies as provided in this chapter may, pending the issuance of the policy, execute an agreement to be known as a binder, which shall not be valid beyond sixty days from the date it becomes effective, or may, in lieu of a policy, issue an endorsement to an existing policy, each of which shall be construed to provide indemnity or protection in like manner and to the same extent as a formal policy. The provisions of this chapter apply to these binders and endorsements.

Code 1950, § 46-500; 1958, c. 541, § 46.1-513; 1989, c. 727.