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CA AB862
Bill
Status
2/21/2013
Primary Sponsor
Bob Wieckowski
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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