Effective – 28 Aug 1999
379.204. Underinsured motor vehicle coverage, construction of policy. — Any underinsured motor vehicle coverage with limits of liability less than two times the limits for bodily injury or death pursuant to section 303.020 shall be construed to provide coverage in excess of the liability coverage of any underinsured motor vehicle involved in the accident.
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(L. 1999 S.B. 19)
(2002) Requirement for insurers to provide excess underinsured motorist coverage under certain circumstances, effective August 28, 1999, does not apply retroactively. Melton v. Country Mutual Insurance Company, 75 S.W.3d 321 (Mo.App.E.D.).