VakO 14.3.2000/3294:99
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Insurance court dismissed claim for additional premium due to insurer's failure to notify policyholder of premium increase.
Legislator summary
AI generatedThe Finnish Insurance Court dismissed the policyholder's claim for an additional premium following a late notification of a rate increase. The insurer argued that the statutory notice period had expired, while the policyholder contended that the delay rendered the increase invalid. The court ruled that the insurer's failure to provide timely notice meant the policyholder was not bound by the new terms.
Legislator headnote
AI generatedInsurance Act 1993, s. 10; Insurance Contract Act 1993, s. 12: An insurer must notify the policyholder of a premium increase within the statutory period; failure to do so prevents the increase from becoming effective against the policyholder.
Keywords
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premium increase notice
statutory notice period
insurance contract validity
policyholder rights
insurer obligations
Cited Legislation
AI generatedInsurance Act 1993, s. 10
Insurance Contract Act 1993, s. 12
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