Oregon Statutes - Chapter 742 - Insurance Policies Generally; Property and Casualty Policies - Section 742.043 - Binders.

(1) Binders or other contracts for temporary insurance may be made orally or in writing, and shall be deemed to include all the usual terms of the policy as to which the binder was given together with such applicable indorsements as are designated in the binder, except as superseded by the clear and express terms of the binder.

(2) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section and ORS 746.195, within 90 days after issue of a binder a policy shall be issued in lieu thereof, including within its terms the identical insurance bound under the binder and the premium therefor.

(3) If the policy has not been issued a binder may be extended or renewed beyond such 90 days with the written approval of the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services, or in accordance with such rules relative thereto as the director may promulgate.

(4) This section does not apply to life or health insurance. [Formerly 743.075]

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