S 4534 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Requires automobile insurers to include appraisal provisions in insurance policies.

This bill requires New Jersey automobile insurers to include appraisal provisions in all policies. It directly affects policyholders and third-party claimants who disagree with insurers on the value of vehicle damage (actual cash value or repair costs) or third-party settlement offers. If disagreements arise, the policy must allow either party to request a neutral appraiser within 20 days, with a backup umpire process if appraisers cannot agree. The law applies to all claims filed 90 days after enactment and mandates impartial appraisals without financial conflict of interest.
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Introduced May 29, 2025 Last action May 29, 2025
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May 29, 2025
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
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