POLL: New Jersey's state-only liability insurance hike to $1.5M: Has your coverage changed?

Jun 26, 2024

Updated Jul 1, 2024

The state of New Jersey is increasing its state commercial auto liability insurance requirement for owners of commercial vehicles to $1.5 million, double the federal required minimum of $750,000. There’s evidence that insurers are approaching the state rule differently as it pertains to who the requirement applies to. Weigh in on your insurance experience as it relates to the new state requirement in the poll below.

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