N.J. Admin. Code § 11:3-3.3

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 19, October 7, 2024

Section 11:3-3.3 - General provisions

(a) All insurers writing private passenger automobile insurance and the Personal Automobile Insurance Plan shall file for approval with the Department their rates, rules and policy forms for a basic automobile insurance policy to be issued in accordance with 39:6A-3.1 and this subchapter.

(b) An insurer shall make available the basic policy at either a single tier rate or at multiple tier rates, consistent with its tier rating system filed and approved pursuant to N.J.A.C. 11:3-19A. If more than one basic policy rate is offered, each shall be identified as part of a standard, non-standard or preferred tier.

(c) If a named insured has elected basic automobile insurance coverage and other immediate family members or resident relatives of the named insured have higher policy limits under a standard policy, the provisions of 39:6A-4.2 shall apply and the named insured shall only be entitled to the coverages provided under his or her basic policy.

(d) Basic policies shall provide the tort option provided under N.J.S.A. 39:6A-8a.

(e) Initial rates by coverage for basic policies filed in accordance with this subchapter shall demonstrate consistency with the rates in the insurer's standard policy, adjusted for reduced coverage limits.

(f) Insurers shall file for approval an initial basic policy rating system by January 20, 1999.

(g) An insurer may write basic policies through a basic policy servicing carrier.

N.J. Admin. Code § 11:3-3.3

Amended by R.2007 d.151, effective 5/7/2007.
See: 38 N.J.R. 2376(a), 39 N.J.R. 1731(a).
Added (g).