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Boomerang Kids Create Insurance Issues

Insurance Commissioner | News | Date Posted: Thursday, September 29, 2016

Commissioner Stewart helps Baby Boomers and Gen Xers navigate empty nest reversal  DOVER, DE — Nearly half of adults in their 40s and 50s have a parent age 65 or older and are either raising a young child or financially supporting an adult child.1 These baby boomers and members of Generation X are feeling the pressure of […]




More Recognition for Delaware’s Captive Insurance Program

Captive | Captive Insurance | Insurance Commissioner | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 27, 2016

Insurance Commissioner Karen Weldin Stewart announced today that her captive insurance director, Steve Kinion, was recently selected as the 2016 Captive Insurance Industry Advocate of the Year. Captive Review magazine recognized Kinion as its inaugural recipient for the award. Over the past two years, Captive Review has also named Kinion as one of the top five influential people in captive insurance in the magazine’s annual Captive Power 50 rankings.




A Safer Meal: The Importance of Food Protection Managers

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 27, 2016

A national study, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), found that restaurants with Certified Food Protection Managers (CFPMs) had fewer of most types of food safety violations. Such food managers receive special training and are responsible for monitoring and managing all food establishment operations. The CFPM must also be knowledgeable about foodborne illness symptoms, how to minimize risk factors, and how make corrective actions if necessary.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Empowering Everybody to Prepare for Natural Disasters and Other Emergencies

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, September 23, 2016

Wilmington, DE – In his weekly message, Governor Markell encourages all Delawareans to take time now to prepare for natural disasters and other emergency situations, and reviews new resources available to assist them through the interactive website www.PrepareDE.org provided by state public health and emergency management agencies.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Empowering Everybody to Prepare for Natural Disasters and Other Emergencies

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, September 23, 2016

Severe weather, natural disasters, and public health emergencies can threaten the safety of our people, homes, and communities. As Governor, I’ve observed how fortunate we are to have so many exceptional public servants hard at work keeping us safe during rain, wind, and snow events, as well as other emergencies. They’re law enforcement and other first responders, emergency management staff, transportation workers, public health workers, and other social service providers across Delaware, who are well-prepared to serve us during times of need.







  Category: News

Boomerang Kids Create Insurance Issues

Insurance Commissioner | News | Date Posted: Thursday, September 29, 2016

Commissioner Stewart helps Baby Boomers and Gen Xers navigate empty nest reversal  DOVER, DE — Nearly half of adults in their 40s and 50s have a parent age 65 or older and are either raising a young child or financially supporting an adult child.1 These baby boomers and members of Generation X are feeling the pressure of […]




More Recognition for Delaware’s Captive Insurance Program

Captive | Captive Insurance | Insurance Commissioner | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 27, 2016

Insurance Commissioner Karen Weldin Stewart announced today that her captive insurance director, Steve Kinion, was recently selected as the 2016 Captive Insurance Industry Advocate of the Year. Captive Review magazine recognized Kinion as its inaugural recipient for the award. Over the past two years, Captive Review has also named Kinion as one of the top five influential people in captive insurance in the magazine’s annual Captive Power 50 rankings.




A Safer Meal: The Importance of Food Protection Managers

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 27, 2016

A national study, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), found that restaurants with Certified Food Protection Managers (CFPMs) had fewer of most types of food safety violations. Such food managers receive special training and are responsible for monitoring and managing all food establishment operations. The CFPM must also be knowledgeable about foodborne illness symptoms, how to minimize risk factors, and how make corrective actions if necessary.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Empowering Everybody to Prepare for Natural Disasters and Other Emergencies

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, September 23, 2016

Wilmington, DE – In his weekly message, Governor Markell encourages all Delawareans to take time now to prepare for natural disasters and other emergency situations, and reviews new resources available to assist them through the interactive website www.PrepareDE.org provided by state public health and emergency management agencies.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Empowering Everybody to Prepare for Natural Disasters and Other Emergencies

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, September 23, 2016

Severe weather, natural disasters, and public health emergencies can threaten the safety of our people, homes, and communities. As Governor, I’ve observed how fortunate we are to have so many exceptional public servants hard at work keeping us safe during rain, wind, and snow events, as well as other emergencies. They’re law enforcement and other first responders, emergency management staff, transportation workers, public health workers, and other social service providers across Delaware, who are well-prepared to serve us during times of need.