The acknowledgment by any insurer of the receipt of notice given under any individual accident and sickness insurance policy, the furnishing of forms for filing proofs of loss, the acceptance of such proofs, or the investigation of any claim thereunder shall not operate as a waiver of any of the rights of the insurer in defense of any claim arising under the policy.

Terms Used In Virginia Code 38.2-3512

  • Accident and sickness insurance: means insurance against loss resulting from sickness, or from bodily injury or death by accident or accidental means, or from a combination of any or all of these perils. See Virginia Code 38.2-109
  • Insurer: means an insurance company. See Virginia Code 38.2-100

1952, c. 317, § 38.1-358; 1986, c. 562.