Statute · California Insurance Code
Cal. Ins. Code § 286 — Insurable Interest: Generally
Cal. Ins. Code § 286
- Type
- Statute
- Source
- California Insurance Code
- Jurisdiction
- California
- Current through
- Nov 2, 2026 (California Legislative Counsel)
An interest in property insured must exist when the insurance takes effect, and when the loss occurs, but need not exist in the meantime; an interest in the life or health of a person insured must exist when the insurance takes effect, but need not exist thereafter or when the loss occurs.
Citator
Cal. Ins. Code § 286 — Insurable Interest: Generally is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
An interest in property insured must exist when the insurance takes effect, and when the loss occurs, but need not exist in the meantime; an interest in the life or health of a person insured must exist when the insurance takes effect, but need not exist thereafter or when the loss occurs.