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Market Conduct Examinations and Anti-Fraud Compliance Unit

Market Conduct Examinations


The Market Conduct Examinations Unit within the Office of Consumer Protection Services conducts on-site examinations of insurance company and agency operations and business practices to determine whether consumers, medical providers and other members of the public are being treated fairly and in accordance with New Jersey insurance laws. The unit examines life, health, managed care and property/casualty companies, with specialty lines reviewed as appropriate.  For insurers that are subject to N.J.S.A. 17:33A, the New Jersey Insurance Fraud Prevention Act, and N.J.A.C. 11:16-6, {transact private passenger automobile or health insurance in this State} the on-site examination also will include review to determine compliance with fraud prevention, detection and reporting standards required by law.

Consumer complaints, problems in the marketplace and other areas of concern identified by the Commissioner and Department staff are significant factors in determining which companies and lines of insurance will be examined. When potential areas of concern are identified, the unit strives to respond quickly with a targeted review of the affected companies.

Based on the findings of the examination, the Department issues a report that includes findings and recommendations to correct company procedures that adversely affect consumers or do not comply with our laws. Significant findings may result in further administrative action leading to fines, payments to consumers or additional benefits to policyholders. This market conduct examination process helps to promote a climate of fair competition in the marketplace, combat insurance fraud, and protect consumers from practices that are contrary to our insurance laws.
 
Anti-Fraud Compliance

Insurers that transact private passenger automobile insurance business in this State on either a personal lines or commercial lines basis, or transact health insurance business in this State are required to submit to the Department for approval a Fraud Prevention and Detection Plan, as required by N.J.A.C. 11:16-6.  Such plans must provide for the prevention and detection of fraudulent insurance applications and claims.  Generally, plans must include training programs, a Fraud Prevention and Detection Procedures Manual, requirements for the establishment and operation of Special Investigations Units, and procedures for the referral of suspected cases of insurance application or claim fraud to the Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor.  The Anti-Fraud Compliance Unit is responsible for reviewing these plans to ensure that they meet the requirements set forth in N.J.A.C. 11:16-6.  In addition, the Anti-Fraud Compliance Unit is responsible for reviewing the Fraud Prevention and Detection Annual Reports to be submitted by all insurers subject to N.J.A.C. 11:16-6.
 
Anti-Fraud Prevention & Detection Experience Annual Report Forms

Automobile Insurers Health Insurers

Anti-Fraud Prevention & Detection Plan Specimens

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Contact Information
 

Market Conduct Examinations and Anti-Fraud Compliance Unit

PO Box 329, Trenton, NJ 08625
Ralph Boeckman, Manager, Market Conduct and Anti-Fraud Compliance


Phone:
609-940-7467
FAX:  609-292-5337
E-mail: ralph.boeckman@dobi.nj.gov  

 

Anti-Fraud Compliance Unit

Anti-Fraud Prevention and Detection Plans & Annual Report
Forms & Filings

Phone: 609-940-7489

E-mail: MCEAFC@dobi.nj.gov

 
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