Ohio § 3937.33 Cancellation procedure

Ohio Statutes

§ 3937.33 — Cancellation procedure

Ohio § 3937.33

Title 39Insurance

Ch. 3937Casualty Insurance; Motor Vehicle Insurance

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Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 3937.33 (2026).

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An insurer may cancel an automobile insurance  policy at such time prior to its expiration for such reasons as  may be permitted by section3937.31of the Revised Code, by  mailing to the insured, at the insured's last known address  appearing on the insurer's records, a notice of cancellation  pursuant to section3937.32of the Revised Code. If such notice of  cancellation, for a reason other than nonpayment of premium, does  not contain an explanation of the reason for cancellation and the  information upon which it is based, the insurer shall, within five  days after receipt of the written request therefor by the insured,  furnish explanation to the insured in writing. Prior to the  effective date of cancellation, the insurer shall refund to the  insured any premium and other sums which may

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An insurer may cancel an automobile insurance policy at such time prior to its expiration for such reasons as may be permitted by section3937.31of the Revised Code, by mailing to the insured, at the insured's last known address appearing on the insurer's records, a notice of cancellation pursuant to section3937.32of the Revised Code. If such notice of cancellation, for a reason other than nonpayment of premium, does not contain an explanation of the reason for cancellation and the information upon which it is based, the insurer shall, within five days after receipt of the written request therefor by the insured, furnish explanation to the insured in writing. Prior to the effective date of cancellation, the insurer shall refund to the insured any premium and other sums which may be due the insured.

Upon compliance by the insurer with all requirements of this section, such automobile insurance policy is cancelled on the effective date stated in the notice of cancellation, except as otherwise provided in section3937.35of the Revised Code. In the event of the insurer's failure to comply with any requirement of this section, such cancellation shall be ineffective and the policy shall continue in force until such time as it is cancelled or otherwise terminated pursuant to law and the terms of the policy.