2002 Minnesota Statutes

     65A.38 Policy cancellation. 

    Subdivision 1.  The facility shall not cancel a policy 
 issued under sections 65A.31 to 65A.42 except for: 

    (a) cause which would have been grounds for nonacceptance 
 of the risk under the program had the cause been known to the 
 facility at the time of acceptance; 

    (b) nonpayment of premium; or 

    (c) with the approval of the governing board. 

    Subd. 2.  Except as otherwise required under subdivision 4 
 or 5, at least 15 days' notice of cancellation together with a 
 statement of the reason therefor shall be sent to the insured 
 with a copy sent to the commissioner.  

    Subd. 3.  Any cancellation notice or notice of refusal to 
 renew to the insured shall be accompanied by a statement that 
 the insured has a right of appeal as hereinafter provided.  

    Subd. 4.  Cancellation of homeowner's insurance, as defined 
 in sections 65A.27 to 65A.29, is subject to the provisions of 
 those sections.  

    Subd. 5.  Cancellation of a commercial property insurance 
 policy issued by the facility must comply with sections 60A.35 
 to 60A.38.  

    HIST: 1969 c 483 s 8; 1993 c 248 s 12; 1994 c 485 s 65; 1999 c 
 120 s 10