NY LEG Automobile Inspection Waiver


On Apr. 26, NY LEG passed bill re auto physical damage coverage.


  • NY LEG passed bill AB 3172 / SB 5889 regarding the waiver of inspection by insurers.
  • Would make amendments to (d), (g), (m) of NY INS 3411 of State's Insurance law.
  • Bill Provisions
  • A newly issued policy shall not provide coverage for auto physical damage perils prior to an inspection of automobile by the insurer, unless the insurer has waived the right.
  • In its statement of operation, insurer may waive right to inspect some/all automobiles.
  • Every statement of operation shall take effect upon its filing with the superintendent.
  • Legislative History
  • On Feb. 2, 2023, bill introduced in Assembly; on Mar. 29, 2023, bill passed Assembly.
  • On Mar. 21, 2023, bill introduced in Senate; on Apr. 26, 2023, bill passed in Senate.
  • Effectiveness
  • Act would take effect on the one hundred eightieth (180th) day after it becomes a law.
  • Also would expire and be deemed repealed Oct. 1, 2027.
  • Nov. 2023 NY LEG Governor Approval
  • On Nov. 17, 2023, NY LEG governor signed bill, now Ch 638, effective May 15, 2024.
  • In Apr. 2024, NYDFS issued insurer underwriting inspection proposal, see #207214.

Regulators NY LEG
Entity Types Ins
Reference Ch. 638, 11/17/2023; Bill A03172, S05889, 4/26/2023
Functions Claims/Accelerated Benefits; Compliance; Legal; Operations; Reporting
Countries United States of America
Category
State
Products Insurance; Insurance-Property
Regions Am
Rule Type Final
Rule Date 11/17/2023
Effective Date 5/15/2024
Rule Id 170805
Linked to N/A
Reg. Last Update 11/17/2023
Report Section US Insurance

Last substantive update on 11/21/2023