Insurance Commissioner
- Consumer Alert: Commissioner Karen Weldin Stewart Shares Useful Information in Preparation for an Active Hurricane Season Hurricane season is less than a month away. According to Commissioner Karen Weldin Stewart, now is the time to prepare. May 3, 2013
- Commissioner Karen Weldin Stewart Informs Delaware Businesses on the Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) Commissioner Karen Weldin Stewart announced today that beginning in 2014, the Delaware Health Insurance Marketplace will operate a small business health options program, or SHOP, that offers small businesses and their employees’ new choices.May 1, 2013
- Insurance Matters - Department of Insurance Newsletter Spring 2013 edition of Insurance Matters, the Department of Insurance newsletter. Find information on community outreach events, insurance for childhood services and tips to prepare for the 2013 hurricane season. April 30, 2013
- Insurance Commissioner Stewart Announces That Delaware Captives Are On The Rise The Delaware Department of Insurance announces today that the final projection for the number of captive licenses the captive bureau anticipates issuing for 2012 and the projected premium tax revenue is on a rise. Steve Kinion, Captives Director for the Delaware Department of Insurance.January 24, 2013
- Consumer Alert: Commissioner Stewart Advises Delawareans To Begin The New Year With A Focus On Insurance January 9, 2013
- Commissioner Stewart Takes Action On Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rates Commissioner Stewart approved an amended filing submitted by the Delaware Compensation Rating Bureau, Inc. (DCRB) which proposed an overall average increase of 14.6 percent in voluntary market loss costs and 19 percent in residual market rates.January 4, 2013
- Commissioner Stewart Fines State Farm Insurance $150,000 State Farm to review protocols, update language on non-renewal notices and pay $150,000 penalty. As a result of a recently completed Market Conduct Examination performed by The Delaware Department of Insurance, State Farm Fire and Casualty Company has been ordered to review its protocols regarding the application of underwriting guidelines for Delaware’s coastal region and adjusts the language included in non-renewal notices distributed by the company. December 11, 2012
- The Delaware Department of Insurance Informs Delawareans on Managing the Claims Experience and Rebuilding After a Loss The process of reconstructing your home following a loss can be long and laborious. Often before you can begin rebuilding, you have to navigate the insurance claims process. The Delaware Department of Insurance is aware of the fact that consumers are often confused and stressed by the claims process, and offers this summary to help manage the experience. December 10, 2012
- Commissioner Stewart Issues Holiday Insurance Tips Insurance Commissioner Karen Weldin Stewart would like all Delawareans to be aware of the many insurance-related issues that they may encounter as they celebrate the holiday season. “During the season of giving many people are not thinking of insurance, however calamity and disaster do not take a holiday” said Commissioner Weldin Stewart.December 6, 2012
- Public Hearing by the Delaware Department of Insurance for Proposed Workers' Compensation Rate Increase Filing has been Re-Scheduled The public hearing on the Proposed Workers' Compensation Rate Increase Filing scheduled for November 20, 2012 has been re-scheduled to December 20, 2012 to provide the Delaware Department of Insurance the opportunity to perform a complete target examination prior to the public hearing. November 14, 2012
- Commissioner Stewart Announces Insurers Cannot Impose Hurricane Deductibles In Delaware Delaware Insurance Commissioner, Karen Weldin Stewart, has issued a bulletin and announced today that Delaware homeowners will not face higher-cost hurricane deductibles resulting from the impact of this week’s damaging storm.November 2, 2012
- Insurance Commissioner Stewart Announces Extended Office Hours to Provide Assistance for Consumers Post-Hurricane Sandy Delaware Insurance Commissioner Karen Weldin Stewart announced that she will extend office hours to better assist consumers with storm-related questions or problems.October 31, 2012
- The Delaware Department of Insurance Re-Schedules Public Information Sessions Scheduled For October 30th As Delaware braces for hurricane Sandy to arrive next week, Insurance Commissioner Karen Weldin Stewart has decided to reschedule the public information sessions regarding the rate increase proposed by the Delaware Compensation Rating Bureau (DCRB).October 26, 2012
- Consumer Alert: Commissioner Stewart Encourages Delawareans to Prepare for Hurricane Sandy As Delaware braces for Hurricane Sandy to arrive next week, Insurance Commissioner Karen Weldin Stewart encourages Delawareans to make preparations before the storm hits. October 26, 2012
- The Delaware Department of Insurance Announces Public Information Sessions Related to Proposed Increase in Workers’ Compensation Rates October 18, 2012