Department of Insurance Celebrates Response to Fraud in 2019
Captive | Captive Insurance | Insurance Commissioner | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 22, 2020
The Delaware Department of Insurance made great strides in fraud detection and response during 2019. Throughout the year, 6 criminal arrests that included 21 charges were recommended from the Department’s Fraud Prevention Bureau to the Department of Justice, and 16 civil cases were brought forward resulting in more than $21,000 in fines. The Bureau received 551 referral cases in 2019.
Commissioner Trinidad Navarro Appointed Chair of National Antifraud Task Force
Captive | Captive Insurance | Insurance Commissioner | Date Posted: Thursday, January 16, 2020
Delaware Commissioner selected from leaders across the country to head important consumer-focused committee Delaware Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro was appointed Chair of the National Association of Insurance Commissioner’s Antifraud Task Force this week. Commissioner Navarro previously served as Vice-Chair of the committee, and served in law enforcement for much of his career before his election […]
Department of Insurance Recovers Nearly $700,000 in Fines through Company Compliance Exams
Captive | Captive Insurance | Insurance Commissioner | Date Posted: Monday, January 13, 2020
Investigations result in discovery and correction of issues impacting consumers The Delaware Department of Insurance’s Market Conduct Examinations resulted in the receipt of nearly $700,000 in fines during 2019 from more than a dozen companies found to violate the Insurance Code or other related regulations. The fines are contributed to the General Fund, providing funding […]
Enrollment on Delaware’s Health Insurance Marketplace up More Than 6% for Coverage in 2020
Delaware Health and Social Services | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Insurance Commissioner | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, December 23, 2019
Governor John Carney said, “Since the ACA was implemented, we have nearly cut the uninsured population in half in our state. That is another important step in moving us to a stronger and healthier Delaware.”
Consumer Alert: Medicare Prescription Plan Finder Causes Confusion
Captive | Captive Insurance | Insurance Commissioner | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, November 26, 2019
The federal government’s newly-revamped tool can lead to increased costs. Commissioner Trinidad Navarro has released a rare consumer alert regarding Medicare’s newly-updated Prescription Plan Finder. Throughout this year’s open enrollment period, which ends on December 7, the Department of Insurance has received numerous complaints about the tool and anticipated prescription drug costs. The Prescription Plan […]
