Commissioner Stewart Highlights The Importance Of Safety During The 100 Deadliest Days For Teen Drivers
Insurance Commissioner | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, May 24, 2012
During this time of the year, teenagers are busy with proms, graduations and the beginning of summer vacation. May, which has been declared Global Youth Traffic Safety Month, also begins one of the riskiest times of the year for youth.
Insurance Department Recovers $1.3 Million for Policyholders in 1st Quarter of 2012
Insurance Commissioner | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Insurance Commissioner Stewart and the Delaware Department of Insurance report that $1,331,831.74 has been recovered for consumers in the first quarter of 2012. The Consumer Services Division has recovered $720,597.39 for Delaware policyholders and handled 2,055 formal complaints and inquiries which is an increase from 1,174 during the first quarter of 2011.
Commissioner Stewart Announces Delaware Will Receive Over $1 Million From MetLife Settlement Agreement
Insurance Commissioner | Date Posted: Thursday, May 17, 2012
Multi-State Investigation Leads to Changes in How Company Handles Unclaimed Life Insurance Benefits – Commissioner Stewart stated today that, “This settlement was a victory for policyholders and we are glad that MetLife will honor their promise to individuals that paid premiums, and provide resolution to beneficiaries.” The Delaware Department of Insurance joined 27 other state insurance departments in a settlement agreement with Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, surpassing the number of participating jurisdictions required for the agreement to become effective. The agreement follows a multi-state investigation coordinated through the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC).
Commissioner Stewart and Other State Regulators Visit Capitol Hill
Insurance Commissioner | Date Posted: Monday, April 30, 2012
Commissioner Karen Weldin Stewart and fellow members of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) met in Washington, D.C. last week to confer with members of Congress about ongoing insurance-related efforts.
Homeowners and Renters: The Value of Taking Inventory
Insurance Commissioner | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, March 15, 2012
Right now, thousands of homeowners are cleaning up and filing insurance claims following an outbreak of devastating tornadoes across the U.S. However, according to a February 2012 survey from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), more than half of Americans don’t have a home inventory of their possessions, putting them at risk for inadequate home insurance coverage, should severe weather strike.