Yes they can. But they will have to refund any unearned premium to you. Each state has it's own regulations that determine how and when the Insurance Company can cancel a policy and most companies stricltly adhere to the regulations. IE, Fraud or Misreprentation on the Insurance Application. Claims within the first 60 days of a policy, Undisclosed drivers, Undisclosed accidents or tickets, Failure to fully disclose a risk, etc.
If your previous home insurance policy was cancelled for non-payment, the company you were insured with may choose not to reinstate the policy depending on your history with the company. While this company does not have to reinstate your policy, you will be able to bind insurance with another provider. If this company asks if you have been cancelled previously for non-payment, answer honestly. This will not disqualify you for obtaining insurance, however it may disqualify you from receiving a continuous coverage discount if they offer it.
No.
Call the company, Offer to make your payment and request a re-instatement of your policy.
Not unless the deceased calls the company to cancel. The insurance company cannot cancel the policy unless it is requested in writing by the insured or executor or if it cancels for non-payment.
Yes. Non Payment of premium can cause a cancellation or non renewal of an insurance policy.
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The bank must make payments of these items from the account on time, if you kept an escrow account with the bank and carried out regular deposits for the taxes and insurance payment. If the bank does not pay the insurance premium on time and the insurance policy is cancelled, the bank must either get in touch with the insurance company and make them reinstate the policy, or buy a policy with another company. Nevertheless, within this time you keep being liable for continuing the insurance payment through your escrow account.
First we would need to know why you were cancelled? As if you were cancelled for misrepresentation or fraud then you are in trouble, but if you were cancelled for non payment then just call up some other insurance companies and get quotes should be no issue, you may see a jump in your premium and thats unavoidable and you will have to live with it for around 3 years. If you were cancelled for underwriting reasons, inquire as to what that was so you can change it for the next insurance company. Condo insurance is very complex and although it is cheaper then most insurances for property it is the most difficult to adjust for a claim.
Assuming your insurance company cancelled the policy because you missed a payment, you are out of luck. The insurance company does not have an obligation to notify you of bills due, they do this out of courtesy because they would like to receive payment. If you are paying monthly find out what day your bills are due and make sure you pay them each month. If you move or change your phone number be sure that that is updated.
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I assume you mean how can I check if the policy is in force, in danger of lapsing, or cancelled for lack of payment. I would simply call your agent and/or the insurance company's customer service.
I assume you mean how can I check if the policy is in force, in danger of lapsing, or cancelled for lack of payment. I would simply call your agent and/or the insurance company's customer service.