STATE LAW – VIRGINIA LIBRARY – GUIDE 06

Virginia Add-On UIM, Reduction Elections, Multiple Policies & Priority

Virginia’s current UIM framework is generally add-on coverage without a credit for available liability insurance unless the named insured makes the statutory reduction election. This guide will address the election, required notice, multiple applicable policies, statutory priority of payment, and practical coordination of benefits.

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Current-law review: September 23, 2026. Verify current §38.2-2206 election language, effective dates, priority rules and policy forms before publication.

PUBLIC-INTEREST LEGAL EDUCATION

VictimsGuide does not provide legal services or create an attorney-client relationship. Insurance requirements, deadlines, remedies and controlling authority can change. Verify current primary authority, policy language and the law applicable to the particular event before legal reliance.

Official Virginia sources

Code of Virginia · Virginia Bureau of Insurance · Virginia Judicial System

Bottom line. Preserve Virginia-specific liability, UM/UIM, contributory-negligence, government-claim, damages, settlement and current-authority issues before legal reliance.