Connecticut General Statutes/Title 38a/Chapter 700/Section 38a-344

CGS § 38a-344. (Formerly Sec. 38-175j). Proof of notice.

Proof of mailing by certified mail, return receipt requested, or, if agreed between an insurer and a named insured, delivery by electronic means with proof of a delivery receipt, notice of cancellation, an intention not to renew or of reasons for cancellation, to the named insured and any third party designated pursuant to section 38a-323a at the address shown in the policy, or by electronic means if agreed between an insurer and a named insured, shall be sufficient proof of notice.

Short History

(1969, P.A. 809, S. 5; P.A. 02-60, S. 3; P.A. 18-158, S. 15; P.A. 19-125, S. 14.)

Long History

History: Sec. 38-175j transferred to Sec. 38a-344 in 1991; P.A. 02-60 added reference to “any third party designated pursuant to section 38a-323a”; P.A. 18-158 added provisions re notice by electronic means and proof of delivery by electronic means, effective October 1, 2019; P.A. 19-125 changed the effective date of P.A. 18-158 from October 1, 2019, to July 1, 2019, effective July 1, 2019.

Citations

Annotations to former section 38-175j:

Cited. 160 C. 280. Regulations under statute make “other insurance” clauses in conflict with the regulations. 161 C. 169.

Annotations to present section:

Cited. 234 C. 182; 240 C. 86.

Cited. 42 CA 177.

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