(a) The notice of intent to uptier shall specify the reasons underlying the insured's placement in the higher rated tier and the premium that will be charged as a result of uptiering.

(b) Upon issuance of the policy or upon the annual policy renewal, the insurer shall mail or deliver a notice to the first named insured, at the address contained in the policy, explaining the multi-tier program. All such notices shall contain the name and a toll free telephone number of a person that the insured may call to obtain a more detailed explanation of the insured's tier assignment.

(c) Every private passenger motor vehicle policy, either on the declarations page or the renewal notice, shall indicate the insured's designated tier.