Oregon Revised Statutes

Or. Rev. Stat. § 742.456 (2026)

When insurer’s liability accrues; nonforfeiture provisions

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      742.456 When insurer’s liability accrues; nonforfeiture provisions. The liability of an insurer with respect to the motor vehicle liability insurance policy required by ORS 806.060, 806.240 or 806.270 shall become absolute whenever injury or damage covered by the policy occurs. The policy may not be canceled or annulled as to such liability by any agreement between the insurer and the insured after the occurrence of the injury or damage. No statement made by the insured or on behalf of the insured and in violation of the policy shall defeat or void the policy. This section does not apply to motor vehicle liability insurance policies other than those required in connection with ORS 806.060, 806.240 or 806.270. [Formerly 486.551 and then 743.779]

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 6 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 2000–2024 · leading case: Progressive N. Ins. Co. v. Corder, 15 S.W.3d 381 (Ky. 2000).
Progressive N. Ins. Co. v. Corder, 15 S.W.3d 381 (Ky. 2000). · cites it 2× “47 § 7-324(f)(1); Or.Rev.Stat. § 742.456; R.I.Gen. Laws § 31-32-24(f)(1); S.”
Jespersen v. Colony Ins. Co., 96 F.4th 481 (1st Cir. 2024). “47 § 7-324(f)(1) (2023); Or. Rev. Stat. § 742.456 (2023); 31 R.I. Gen.”
Progressive Ins. v. Nat'l Am. Ins., 118 P.3d 836 (Or. Ct. App. 2005). · cites it 3× “ORS 742.456 provides: “The liability of an insurer with respect to the motor vehicle liability insurance policy required by ORS 806.”
Torres Vs. Nev. Direct Ins. Co. c/w 61640, 2015 NV 54 (Nev. 2015). · cites it 2× “47, § 7- 324(0(1) (West 2007); Or. Rev. Stat. § 742.456 (2013); R.I. Gen.”
Torres Vs. Nev. Direct Ins. Co. c/w 61640, 2015 NV 54 (Nev. 2015). “47, § 7 - 324(0(1) (West 2007); Or. Rev. Stat. § 742.456 (2013); R.I. Gen.”
Torres Vs. Nev. Direct Ins. Co. c/w 61640, 2015 NV 54 (Nev. 2015). “47, § 7 - 324(0(1) (West 2007); Or. Rev. Stat. § 742.456 (2013); R.I. Gen.”
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