(a) When making a claim for a loss to property, each owner of an insured property, who is not a member or subscriber of an association but who received services from a volunteer fire protection association, shall notify his property or casualty insurance company of the name, address and billing statement from the volunteer fire protection association which responded to a call for fire protection assistance at such property.
     (b) In paying a claim to an insured who received the services of a volunteer fire protection association any property or casualty insurance company shall make checks payable to the order of both the insured and the volunteer fire protection association, and the property owner shall make full payment to the association of the fees and charges imposed pursuant to subsection (c) of Section 3 of this Act within 30 days after receipt of a loss settlement check from an insurance carrier.

Ask a legal question, get an answer ASAP!
Click here to chat with a lawyer about your rights.

Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 425 ILCS 70/4

  • Petty offense: A federal misdemeanor punishable by six months or less in prison. Source: U.S. Courts
  • Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims.

     (c) Failure to comply with the provisions of subsection (a) or (b) of this Section shall be deemed to be a petty offense punishable by a fine not exceeding $500.