254(1)Where a claim is made under any contract other than a contract evidenced by a motor vehicle liability policy, the insurer shall, notwithstanding any agreement, adjust the amount of the claim with the insured named in the contract as well as with any person having an interest indicated in the contract.

254(2)Where notice is given or proof of loss is made by a person other than the insured, because the insured cannot be located or neglects or refuses or is unable to give notice and make claim under statutory conditions 4 and 7 in section 230, the insurer may, notwithstanding subsection (1) but in any event not earlier than sixty days from delivery of the proof required under clause (c) of subcondition (1) of said statutory condition 4, adjust and pay the claim to the other person having an interest indicated in the contract.

254(1)Where a claim is made under any contract other than a contract evidenced by a motor vehicle liability policy, the insurer shall, notwithstanding any agreement, adjust the amount of the claim with the insured named in the contract as well as with any person having an interest indicated in the contract.

254(2)Where notice is given or proof of loss is made by a person other than the insured, because the insured cannot be located or neglects or refuses or is unable to give notice and make claim under statutory conditions 4 and 7 in section 230, the insurer may, notwithstanding subsection (1) but in any event not earlier than sixty days from delivery of the proof required under clause (c) of subcondition (1) of said statutory condition 4, adjust and pay the claim to the other person having an interest indicated in the contract.