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Cal. Ins. Code § 491 — The Premium

Cal. Ins. Code § 491

Type
Statute
Source
California Insurance Code
Jurisdiction
California
Current through
Nov 2, 2026 (California Legislative Counsel)

The rating plan of a motor vehicle liability insurer shall not provide for an increase in the premium if based upon an accident in which the insured is not at fault, in any manner, as determined by either the accident report or the insurer. In the event the insurer determines that its insured is…

Citator

Cal. Ins. Code § 491 — The Premium is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.

The rating plan of a motor vehicle liability insurer shall not provide for an increase in the premium if based upon an accident in which the insured is not at fault, in any manner, as determined by either the accident report or the insurer. In the event the insurer determines that its insured is at fault contrary to an accident report’s specific finding that the insured is not at fault, the insurer shall reach its conclusion only after an investigation.