# W. Va. Code § 33-4-4: Effect of chapter on existing contracts

> West Virginia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C33_A4_S4

## Section

- **Citation:** W. Va. Code § 33-4-4
- **Heading:** Effect of chapter on existing contracts
- **Jurisdiction:** West Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** WV Code / Chapter 33 / Article 4 / Section 4

## Text

No provision of this chapter shall be deemed to modify or invalidate any insurance policy heretofore lawfully in force.

## Nearby sections

- [W. Va. Code § 33-4-1 §33-4-1. Compliance with chapter required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C33_A4_S1.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 33-4-2 §33-4-2. Application of chapter to particular types of insurers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C33_A4_S2.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 33-4-3 §33-4-3. Expiration of existing licenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C33_A4_S3.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 33-4-4 §33-4-4. Effect of chapter on existing contracts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C33_A4_S4.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 33-4-5 §33-4-5. Continuation of existing forms and filings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C33_A4_S5.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 33-4-7 §33-4-7. Particular provisions prevail over general provisions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C33_A4_S7.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 33-4-8 §33-4-8. General penalty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C33_A4_S8.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 33-4-9 §33-4-9. Repeal of inconsistent provisions; prior law not revived.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C33_A4_S9.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 33-4-10 §33-4-10. Severability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C33_A4_S10.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 33-4-11 §33-4-11. Effective date of chapter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C33_A4_S11.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 33-4-12 §33-4-12. Service of process on licensed insurers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C33_A4_S12.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 33-4-13 §33-4-13. Service of process on unlicensed insurers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C33_A4_S13.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 33-4-14 §33-4-14. Financial statement filings; annual and quarterly statements; required format; foreign insurers; agents of the commissioner.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C33_A4_S14.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 33-4-15 §33-4-15. Reinsurance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C33_A4_S15.md)

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