Current through 2024 Legislative Session
Section 26.1-41-05 - Self-insurance - Liability policies - Authority of commissioner1. Self-insurance used as security required by this chapter may be provided by filing in satisfactory form all of the following: a. A continuing undertaking by the owner or other appropriate person to pay basic no-fault benefits and the liabilities covered by motor vehicle liability insurance and to perform all other obligations imposed by this chapter.b. Evidence that appropriate provision exists for the prompt and efficient administration of all claims, benefits, and obligations provided by this chapter.c. Evidence that reliable financial arrangements, deposits, or commitments exist providing assurance for payment of basic no-fault benefits and the liabilities covered by motor vehicle liability insurance and all other obligations imposed by this chapter substantially equivalent to those afforded by an insurance policy that would comply with this chapter.2. Every insurer authorized to transact the business of motor vehicle liability insurance in this state shall file with the commissioner as a condition of its continued transaction of business in this state a form declaring that its motor vehicle liability policies wherever issued are deemed to provide the security required by this chapter when the motor vehicle is operated in this state. Any nonadmitted insurer may file this form.3. The commissioner may adopt necessary rules not inconsistent with this chapter. The commissioner may provide schedules of reasonable maximum benefits payments for specified medical services and rehabilitation expenses which basic no-fault insurers may incorporate into their policies of basic or optional excess coverages afforded pursuant to this chapter.