23 CAR § 43-226. Settlement conferences

(a) In his or her discretion, the Insurance Commissioner, or appointed hearing officer, is authorized to require parties in an adjudicative proceeding under this subpart to participate in a settlement conference at a date, time, or location specified by the commissioner or hearing officer unless the parties mutually agree to a different time, date, and location. (b) No statements made during the conference or prepared for purposes of this conference shall be admissible in any adjudicative hearing. (c) A conference under this section, if requested, shall be attended by the identified parties and attorneys, if any, and may be required to occur as a condition before an adjudicative hearing is held on the matter. (d) The conference may be held: (1) In person; (2) Over the phone; or (3) Through live video conferencing.