Requires automobile insurers to include appraisal provisions in insurance policies.
This bill requires all auto insurers in New Jersey to include a standard appraisal clause in every auto insurance policy. It directly affects policyholders (car owners) and third-party claimants (like accident victims) who disagree with insurers about:
1) The actual cash value of car damage (including repair costs or total loss value), or
2) The settlement offer for third-party claims.
The key mechanism lets either party request an independent, impartial appraisal by a disinterested appraiser within 20 days. If appraisers disagree, they escalate to an umpire (or court) for a final binding decision, ensuring a formal process to resolve valuation disputes.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
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Paul Moriarty
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