Indiana § 27-7-12-2 Definitions

Indiana Statutes

§ 27-7-12-2 — Definitions

Indiana § 27-7-12-2

Title 27INSURANCE

Art. 7SPECIAL TYPES OF INSURANCE

Ch. 12Termination of Residential Policies

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Ind. Code § 27-7-12-2 (2026).

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(a)As used in this chapter, "cancellation" refers to a termination of property insurance coverage that occurs during the policy term.

(b)As used in this chapter, "nonpayment of premium" means the failure of the named insured to discharge any obligation in connection with the payment of premiums on policies of insurance subject to this chapter, regardless of whether the payments are directly payable to the insurer or its agent or indirectly payable under a premium finance plan or extension of credit. The term includes the failure to pay dues or fees where payment of the dues or fees is a prerequisite to obtaining or continuing property insurance coverage.

(c)As used in this chapter, "nonrenewal" or "nonrenewed" refers to a termination of property insurance coverage that occurs at the end

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(a) As used in this chapter, "cancellation"
refers to a termination of property insurance coverage that occurs
during the policy term.
(b) As used in this chapter, "nonpayment of premium" means the
failure of the named insured to discharge any obligation in connection
with the payment of premiums on policies of insurance subject to this
chapter, regardless of whether the payments are directly payable to the
insurer or its agent or indirectly payable under a premium finance plan
or extension of credit. The term includes the failure to pay dues or fees
where payment of the dues or fees is a prerequisite to obtaining or
continuing property insurance coverage.
(c) As used in this chapter, "nonrenewal" or "nonrenewed" refers to
a termination of property insurance coverage that occurs at the end of
the policy term.
(d) As used in this chapter, "renewal" or "to renew" refers to:
(1) the issuance and delivery by an insurer at the end of a policy
period of a policy superseding a policy previously issued and
delivered by the same insurer; or
(2) the issuance and delivery of a certificate or notice extending
the term of an existing policy beyond its policy period or term.
(e) As used in this chapter, "termination" means a cancellation or
nonrenewal. The term does not include:
(1) the requirement of a reasonable deductible;
(2) reasonable changes in the amount of insurance; or
(3) reasonable reductions in policy limits or coverage;
if the requirements or changes are directly related to the hazard
involved and are made on the renewal date for the policy. The term
does not include a transfer of a policy to another insurer.