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§2349

§2349 . Multi-tier program.

§2349(a)

(a) An insurer may make available a multi-tier program, with more than 1 rate level in the same company, for private passenger motor vehicle insurance in the voluntary market, provided that:

§2349(a)(1)

(1) the program and the insurer's business plan encourage depopulation of the assigned risk plan established by article 53 of this chapter;

§2349(a)(2)

(2) the program is based upon mutually exclusive underwriting rules per tier, to the extent feasible;

§2349(a)(3)

(3) credits and surcharges pursuant to an approved rating plan can be applied on a per tier basis; and

§2349(a)(4)

(4) the program conforms to regulations promulgated by the superintendent.

§2349(b)

(b) For an insurer with an approved multi-tiering program, the provisions of subsection §3425(f) of this chapter shall apply in all respects, except that the 2% limitation set forth therein shall:

§2349(b)(1)

(1) not apply to any risk moved from a tier to a lower-rated tier; and

§2349(b)(2)

(2) be deemed to be 3% for risks moved from a tier to a higher-rated tier.
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