                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

NOTICE REGARDING EARTHQUAKE EXCLUSION (§ 38.2-2129)

Any insurer that issues or delivers in the Commonwealth a new or renewal
contract or policy of fire insurance, or a new or renewal contract or policy of
fire insurance in combination with other insurance coverages, which policy or
contract excludes coverage for damage due to earthquake shall provide written
notice that (i) explicitly states that &#8220;earthquake coverage is excluded
unless purchased by endorsement&#8221; and (ii) if such coverage is otherwise
available from the insurer, states that information regarding earthquake
insurance is available from the insurer or the insurance agent.

HISTORY: 2012, cc. 235, 346.