Section 176.08. Emergency filings.

 

(1)  Emergency filing may be made by telephone, telegram, teletype or facsimile equipment providing the following information:

(a) Name of insured.

(b) Name of insurance company and policy number.

(c) Type of filing being made. If it is a scheduled filing, a description of the vehicle must be included.

(d) Statement "Certificate Will Follow".

(e) Date of policy.

(f) Name of authorized representative of the insurer.

(2)  A filing made under this subsection shall be in force for 30 days from the date it was received by the department.

(3)  An emergency filing received under this subsection shall impose upon the insurer the same liability as if the certificate had been filed under normal procedures and any action taken by the department will be the same as if a certificate was on file.

(4)  No extensions of, or additional emergency filing by the same insurer, will be accepted for the same insured unless a certificate has been received covering the previous emergency filing.

History: Cr. Register, February, 1981, No. 302 , eff. 3-1-81.