WEST VIRGINIA AUTO INSURANCE GUIDE

West Virginia Uninsured & Underinsured Motorist Coverage

West Virginia requires uninsured-motorist coverage and regulates the offer and operation of underinsured-motorist coverage. This guide will address statutory minimums, optional higher limits, insured status, claims procedure, exclusions, consent and settlement issues, and the interaction between UM/UIM and liability coverage.

Publication review note — September 17, 2026. Verify current §33-6-31 requirements, policy language, offers, waivers, and controlling decisions before publication.