Va. Code § 38.2-2226.1: Insurer to give notice of settlement of claim

Whenever any insurer on a policy or contract of bodily injury or property damage liability insurance relating to the ownership, maintenance, or use of a motor vehicle compromises, settles and discharges a claim made by a person other than the named insured that arose in connection with a motor vehicle accident involving an automobile covered by such policy or contract, the insurer, upon request by a named insured shall advise every named insured of the compromise, settlement and discharge of the claim.2002, c. 405.