Insurance Code section 12955

If a loss is sustained under a policy of insurance and such policy has been lost or destroyed, all rights of every kind and nature, the time for the presentation of notice of loss, and the time for the presentation of proof of loss are stayed from the date such applicant delivers to the commissioner the affidavit showing his interest until and after five days after the date of the delivery by the commissioner to the applicant of the affidavit furnished by the insurer.

Source: Section 12955, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=INS§ionNum=12955.­ (accessed May 10, 2025).

Last Updated

May 10, 2025

§ 12955’s source at ca​.gov