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  Category: Insurance Commissioner


Insurance Matters – Department of Insurance Newsletter

Insurance Commissioner | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 30, 2013

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.




Insurance Commissioner Stewart Announces That Delaware Captives Are On The Rise

Captive Insurance | Insurance Commissioner | News | Date Posted: Thursday, January 24, 2013

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.




Consumer Alert: Commissioner Stewart Advises Delawareans To Begin The New Year With A Focus On Insurance

Insurance Commissioner | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 9, 2013

As we begin the New Year, Commissioner Karen Weldin Stewart and the Delaware Department of Insurance would like to share a few helpful tips related to insurance coverage. Homeowners/Renter’s Insurance This is a great time to update your home inventory and make sure your homeowners or renter’s policy is up-to-date. Before placing your decorations back […]




Commissioner Stewart Takes Action On Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rates

Insurance Commissioner | Date Posted: Friday, January 4, 2013

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.




Commissioner Stewart Fines State Farm Insurance $150,000

Insurance Commissioner | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 11, 2012

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.







  Category: Insurance Commissioner

Insurance Matters – Department of Insurance Newsletter

Insurance Commissioner | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 30, 2013

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.




Insurance Commissioner Stewart Announces That Delaware Captives Are On The Rise

Captive Insurance | Insurance Commissioner | News | Date Posted: Thursday, January 24, 2013

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.




Consumer Alert: Commissioner Stewart Advises Delawareans To Begin The New Year With A Focus On Insurance

Insurance Commissioner | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 9, 2013

As we begin the New Year, Commissioner Karen Weldin Stewart and the Delaware Department of Insurance would like to share a few helpful tips related to insurance coverage. Homeowners/Renter’s Insurance This is a great time to update your home inventory and make sure your homeowners or renter’s policy is up-to-date. Before placing your decorations back […]




Commissioner Stewart Takes Action On Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rates

Insurance Commissioner | Date Posted: Friday, January 4, 2013

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.




Commissioner Stewart Fines State Farm Insurance $150,000

Insurance Commissioner | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 11, 2012

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.