INTERNATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY v. Odom

McMurray, Chief Judge.

On August 5, 1977, the International Indemnity Company (IIC) issued an automobile insurance policy to Tommy Lee Odom. Understanding the policy to provide only for $5,000 personal injury protection (PIP) benefits, on January 18, 1978, IIC, through its general agent, sent Odom a letter (pursuant to and in compliance with OCGA § 33-34-5 (c) (formerly Code Ann. § 56-3404b (c)) prior to its amendment by Ga. L. 1982, p. 1234, which amendment is not applicable here) by first class mail and postage prepaid, advising him of optional no-fault PIP and vehicle damage coverage and…