Commercial Performance Standards
The Commercial Performance Standards provide Servicing Carriers information designed to contain costs, ensure prompt customer service and timely
payment of legitimate claims, and prevent the payment of inflated, fraudulent and unwarranted claims.
Previous Version - 2009
On April 6, 2007, modifications to the Commercial Performance Standards were approved by the Division of Insurance.
For further information, refer to the following:
Order - April 6, 2007
Summary of Approved Modifications
Commercial Performance Standards
Appendices
The Appendices to the Commercial Performance Standards document audit and SIU procedures used to verify compliance with the Performance Standards
and contain copies of statutes and regulations that are referenced in the Performance Standards.
Appendix A: SIU Standards
Appendix B: Direct Payment of Motor Vehicle Collision and Comprehensive Coverage
Claims and Referral Repair Shop Programs
Appendix C: Industry Direct Payment Plan for the Settlement of Insured Auto Damage Repairs
Appendix D: Decision and Order on Proposed Amendements to CAR Rule 13 Requirements Relative to a Direct Payment Plan
Appendix E: Repealed October 17, 2008
Appendix F: 212 CMR 2.00 - The Appraisal and Repair of Damaged Motor Vehicles Revised 2008
Appendix G: 211 CMR 133.00 - Standards for the Repair of Damaged Motor Vehicles
Appendix H: 211 CMR 94.00 - Mandatory Pre-Insurance Inspection of Private Passenger Motor Vehicles
Appendix I: M.G.L. Chapter 90D, Section 20 - Salvage Title Law
Appendix J: M.G.L. Chapter 175, Section 24D - Insurance Claim Payment Intercept Program
Appendix K: CAR Claim Department File Review Process
Appendix L: SIU File Review Process
Appendix M: Company Questionnaire
Appendix N: Industry Best Practices
Appendix O: NAIC Standards
Appendix P: DOI Bulletin 2008-12 Clarification of Coordination of
Benefits under M.G.L. c.90, ยง34A and the Interrelationship by and among PIP, Health Insurance and Medical Payments