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  Category: Captive


Major Cybersecurity Event Impacting Health Care, Pharmacy Operations

Captive | Captive Insurance | Insurance Commissioner | Date Posted: Thursday, February 29, 2024

Delays impacting operations, including payments and insurance transactions Earlier this month, one of the nation’s largest health care companies experienced a cybersecurity attack immobilizing much of the industry. Change Healthcare, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group that also operates as Optum Solutions, states that it interacts with 1 in every 3 patient records. Their systems are […]




Department of Insurance Releases 2023 Data

Captive | Captive Insurance | Insurance Commissioner | Date Posted: Monday, January 29, 2024

Another banner year for consumer protection and insurer competition In 2023, the Delaware Department of Insurance’s 101 team members served Delaware residents and seniors, attracted new companies, oversaw expansions of coverage and enhanced competition, and contributed substantial funds to the state. Today’s data release details how each team contributed to Delaware’s strong insurance environment. “Each […]




Delaware Launches D&O Guidance, Other Improvements to Foster Captive Industry Growth

Captive | Captive Insurance | Insurance Commissioner | Date Posted: Monday, October 23, 2023

Process and regulatory changes developed in partnership with the Delaware Captive Insurance Association Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro and the Delaware Captive Insurance Association (DCIA) are proud to announce a series of process and regulatory improvements intended to ensure Delaware remains a top domicile for businesses seeking to form captive insurance companies. The news was shared […]




Navarro Announces Seventh Consecutive Workers’ Comp Rate Decrease

Captive | Captive Insurance | Insurance Commissioner | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 11, 2023

New rates will be effective December 1 UPDATE: Following a review of the Delaware Compensation Rating Bureau (DCRB) filing by independent actuaries and a public hearing with DCRB and the State’s Ratepayer Advocate, the final Workers’ Comp rates have been approved. Commissioner Navarro is proud to announce that additional decreases have been negotiated from the […]




Medicare Assistance Bureau: Open Enrollment Reminders

Captive | Captive Insurance | Insurance Commissioner | Date Posted: Monday, October 2, 2023

As Medicare Open Enrollment approaches, the Delaware Department of Insurance and its Medicare Assistance Bureau (DMAB) are sharing their annual consumer information update. From October 15 to December 7, consumers can join, switch, or drop a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (Part D) or Medicare Advantage Plan. DMAB’s free, confidential, unbiased one-on-one assistance can help residents determine if making a coverage change is the right choice. In 2022, the team completed 5,123 counseling sessions, saving beneficiaries a combined $1.5 million.







  Category: Captive

Major Cybersecurity Event Impacting Health Care, Pharmacy Operations

Captive | Captive Insurance | Insurance Commissioner | Date Posted: Thursday, February 29, 2024

Delays impacting operations, including payments and insurance transactions Earlier this month, one of the nation’s largest health care companies experienced a cybersecurity attack immobilizing much of the industry. Change Healthcare, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group that also operates as Optum Solutions, states that it interacts with 1 in every 3 patient records. Their systems are […]




Department of Insurance Releases 2023 Data

Captive | Captive Insurance | Insurance Commissioner | Date Posted: Monday, January 29, 2024

Another banner year for consumer protection and insurer competition In 2023, the Delaware Department of Insurance’s 101 team members served Delaware residents and seniors, attracted new companies, oversaw expansions of coverage and enhanced competition, and contributed substantial funds to the state. Today’s data release details how each team contributed to Delaware’s strong insurance environment. “Each […]




Delaware Launches D&O Guidance, Other Improvements to Foster Captive Industry Growth

Captive | Captive Insurance | Insurance Commissioner | Date Posted: Monday, October 23, 2023

Process and regulatory changes developed in partnership with the Delaware Captive Insurance Association Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro and the Delaware Captive Insurance Association (DCIA) are proud to announce a series of process and regulatory improvements intended to ensure Delaware remains a top domicile for businesses seeking to form captive insurance companies. The news was shared […]




Navarro Announces Seventh Consecutive Workers’ Comp Rate Decrease

Captive | Captive Insurance | Insurance Commissioner | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 11, 2023

New rates will be effective December 1 UPDATE: Following a review of the Delaware Compensation Rating Bureau (DCRB) filing by independent actuaries and a public hearing with DCRB and the State’s Ratepayer Advocate, the final Workers’ Comp rates have been approved. Commissioner Navarro is proud to announce that additional decreases have been negotiated from the […]




Medicare Assistance Bureau: Open Enrollment Reminders

Captive | Captive Insurance | Insurance Commissioner | Date Posted: Monday, October 2, 2023

As Medicare Open Enrollment approaches, the Delaware Department of Insurance and its Medicare Assistance Bureau (DMAB) are sharing their annual consumer information update. From October 15 to December 7, consumers can join, switch, or drop a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (Part D) or Medicare Advantage Plan. DMAB’s free, confidential, unbiased one-on-one assistance can help residents determine if making a coverage change is the right choice. In 2022, the team completed 5,123 counseling sessions, saving beneficiaries a combined $1.5 million.