Sec. 163.6. Support for filings subject to prior approval

(a) An insurer shall include support for all proposed changes specified in each filing subject to the superintendent's prior approval. The support shall include the specific reasons for the proposed changes, and any other material information as required by section 2304 of the Insurance Law.

(b) Subject to all other requirements of this Part and article 23 of the Insurance Law, an insurer may adjust rating factors associated with territories or classifications as part of its file and use filing, provided that there are no changes to the underlying definitions which remain subject to the superintendent's prior approval pursuant to article 23 of the Insurance Law. Examples of rating classifications include discounts, surcharges, merit rating plans or multi-tier programs.

(c) If any one element of a filing is subject to prior approval, then the entire filing shall be subject to prior approval.