California Insurance Code & EthicsQuestion 44 of 215
An insurer that decides not to renew a personal lines property policy must mail the named insured written notice of non-renewal at least how many days before expiration?
a.10 days
b.30 days
c.45 days
d.60 days
Explanation
Section 678 requires at least 45 days' written notice before expiration of a personal lines property policy if the insurer elects not to renew. Ten and 30 days are not sufficient. Sixty days is not the statutory minimum for non-renewal of a personal property policy.
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