§ 38.2-3327 — Entire contract; statements deemed representations

Virginia § 38.2-3327

• Jurisdiction: Virginia
• Title 38.2: INSURANCE
• Ch. 33: LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES
• Art. 2: GROUP LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES

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A. Each group life insurance policy shall contain a provision that the policy and any application of the policyowner, and any individual applications of the persons insured shall constitute the entire contract between the parties.

B. The provision shall also state that:

1. A copy of any application of the policyowner shall be attached to the policy when issued;

2. All statements made by the policyowner or by the persons insured shall be deemed representations and not warranties; and

3. No written statement made by any person insured shall be used in any contest unless a copy of the statement has been furnished to the person, his beneficiary or his personal representative.

Legislative History

Code 1950, § 38-429(2); 1952, c. 317, § 38.1-426; 1960, c. 273; 1986, c. 562.