Additional penalties possible if company compliance does not improve After months of investigation, the Delaware Department of Insurance announced that Liberty Mutual has paid a penalty of $300,000 across three member companies, with an express stipulation …
Five-year renewal earned after intensive assessment Bureau of Examination, Rehabilitation, and Guaranty (BERG) team from back left: Tracey Weaver, Riley Lent, Chris Porter, Danielle Hopp, Justine Martinez, Beth Short, Rylynn Brown, Raegan Allen, Blake …
Addresses increased use of aerial imagery in industry activities The Delaware Department of Insurance recently issued a bulletin to carriers recognizing increased use of unmanned aircraft systems and aerial imagery, and offering regulatory guidance, …
Joins coalition of states enhancing regulation of artificial intelligence Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro announced Delaware has issued a bulletin to all insurance carriers doing business in the state regarding the use of Artificial Intelligence ( …
Annual year-in-review shows continued success for Delaware consumers The Delaware Department of Insurance’s 105 team members are highlighting key achievements from their service to Delaware residents in 2024 including consumer assistance, attraction of new …
Cigna Medicare Advantage enrollees eligible to seek new coverage, including Guaranteed Issue Medigap The Delaware Department of Insurance and its Medicare Assistance Bureau (DMAB) are working to make consumers aware that the Centers for Medicare and …
Additionally, Workplace Safety Program eligibility changes will help more companies stay safe and save money Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro announced today that workers’ compensation insurance rates will decrease for the eighth year in a row, …
Unfair treatment of mental health conditions and other compliance issues uncovered, must be corrected. The Delaware Department of Insurance today announced the completion of its first follow-up Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (“Mental Health …
Free one-on-one counseling saved Delawareans $3.8M in 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 …
Insurers approved to offer plans with benefits equal to or greater than the forthcoming state plan Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro announced today that the Department of Insurance has approved Delaware’s first private Paid Family Medical Leave …
Filings and affordability standard reporting reviewed by Department, consumers continue to benefit from increased competition, Inflation Reduction Act, and 1332 Reinsurance Waiver After welcoming new entrants for two consecutive years, the Delaware Health …
Navarro notes consumer reports spurred investigation Following a nearly years-long Market Conduct investigation, Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro announced today penalties against Highmark totaling $363,570 relating to improper volunteer ambulance …
Department of Insurance staff trained to aid residents Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro has announced the creation of an Office of Long-Term Care Insurance within the Department of Insurance. Comprised of existing staff, this team has received …
Efforts to protect consumers and independent pharmacies, and lower pharmaceutical costs continue Following the unanimous passage of legislation in 2021, the Delaware Department of Insurance was given regulatory authority over Pharmacy Benefit Managers ( …
Regional Insurance Commissioners developing new model law to prevent and treat Lyme The Northeast Zone of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners is promoting National Lyme Disease Awareness Month this May, announcing that the regional group …
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 …
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, …
NEW CASTLE – Delawareans seeking coverage for 2024 will find more choice in insurers and plans than ever before on the Health Insurance Marketplace in the 11th year of open enrollment. The marketplace’s open enrollment period started today, Nov. 1, and …
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 …
New rates will be effective December 1 Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro announced today that workers’ compensation insurance rates will decrease for the seventh year in a row, effective December 1, 2023. The voluntary market is expected to decrease …
