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CA AB862

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/21/2013

Primary Sponsor

Bob Wieckowski

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Origin

State Assembly

2013-2014 Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes insurers to offer separately rated "nonsetoff" underinsured motorist policies where the maximum insurer liability equals the coverage limit without subtracting amounts paid by the at-fault driver's insurance.

  • Requires insurers electing to offer nonsetoff policies to notify insureds in writing using a specified form that explains the differences between setoff and nonsetoff coverage options and directs consumers to contact their agent for premium information.

  • Maintains the requirement that total recovery from both uninsured motorist coverage and at-fault party payments cannot exceed the sum of all economic and noneconomic losses sustained by the insured.

  • Finds and declares that providing consumers with additional underinsured motorist coverage options serves the public interest.

Legislative Description

Automobile insurance: underinsured motorist coverage.

Last Action

From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

2/3/2014

Committee Referrals

Insurance3/4/2013

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