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MA S550

MA S550
Relative to the duplicate application requirement for dwelling fire insurance policies


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Introduced
04/15/2015
In Committee
04/15/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to the duplicate application requirement for dwelling fire insurance policies. Financial Services.

AI Summary

This bill amends Chapter 175 of the General Laws, specifically Section 98, concerning dwelling fire insurance policies. It removes the existing language and inserts new provisions that allow for the issuance of a written memorandum of a preliminary contract of insurance, also known as a binder of insurance, for a period of up to thirty days before the final insurance policy is issued. This binder serves as temporary proof of coverage against fire damage to a building.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2318 (on 06/06/2016)

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