California-Specific RulesQuestion 64 of 158
For a personal auto policy, how much advance written notice of non-renewal must a California insurer provide?
a.30 days
b.60 days
c.75 days
d.90 days
Explanation
Under Insurance Code §663.5, an insurer must give at least 60 days' written notice of non-renewal of a personal auto policy and must state the specific reason. Non-renewal grounds are limited to those listed in §661, such as fraud, certain driving convictions, or a substantial increase in the hazard insured against. The 75-day rule belongs to residential property non-renewal under §678.
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