{"code":"INS","codeName":"Insurance Code","section":"663.5","citation":"Ins. Code, § 663.5","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 1. GENERAL RULES GOVERNING INSURANCE [100. - 1879.8.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/insurance-code/division-1"},{"name":"PART 1. THE CONTRACT [100. - 679.75.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/insurance-code/division-1/part-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 10. Cancellation or Failure to Renew [660. - 669.5.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/insurance-code/division-1/part-1/chapter-10"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 313, Sec. 1.   Effective January 1, 2000.","effective":"2000-01-01","html":"<p>(a) No insurer shall fail to renew a policy solely on the basis of the age of the insured.</p><p>(b) On and after January 1, 2000, no insurer shall fail to renew a policy solely on the grounds that a claim is pending under the policy. This subdivision shall not be construed to limit an insurer’s ability to nonrenew a policy based upon a directive from the commissioner for solvency or other financially related issues. This subdivision shall not be construed to limit an insurer’s right to cancel a policy pursuant to Section <a href=\"/ins/676\">676</a>.</p>","text":"(a) No insurer shall fail to renew a policy solely on the basis of the age of the insured. (b) On and after January 1, 2000, no insurer shall fail to renew a policy solely on the grounds that a claim is pending under the policy. This subdivision shall not be construed to limit an insurer’s ability to nonrenew a policy based upon a directive from the commissioner for solvency or other financially related issues. This subdivision shall not be construed to limit an insurer’s right to cancel a policy pursuant to Section 676.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/insurance-code/cancellation-or-failure-to-renew-663-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}