Rescinding of COVID 19-Related Bulletins and Continuation of Certain Relevant Provisions

TRINIDAD NAVARRO COMMISSIONER STATE OF DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE TO: RE: DATED: UNIVERSALLY APPLICABLE BULLETIN NO. 6 ANYONE ENGAGED IN ANY ASPECT OF THE BUSINESS OF INSURANCE IN DELA WARE INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO INSURERS, INTERMEDIARIES INCLUDING PRODUCERS (AGENTS, BROKERS AND DIRECT WRITERS), AND UNDERWRITERS, AND ANY CONTRACTORS OF THESE ENTITIES RESCINDING OF COVID 19-RELATED BULLETINS AND CONTINUATION OF CERTAIN RELEVANT PROVISIONS August 2, 2021 Beginning with the advent of the coronavirus pandemic, the Department issued a series of bulletins that provided guidance to the insurance community on issues affecting the conduct of insurance in Delaware. With the Governor's lifting of the State of Emergency effective July 13, 2021, the Department is revisiting those bulletins as indicated in the below table. Bulletin Summary of Bulletin Topic Status of Individual Status of Number Bulletin Provisions Bulletin Auto Encouraged Payors to Expired 07/13/2021 Rescinded Bulletin temporarily waive the No. 32 commercial use exclusion in personal auto policies to allow drivers to use their personal autos for delivery, taxi, and other commercial purposes D&F Described how carriers should Remains relevant under Remains in Bulletin prepare for and address existing statutory scheme. effect with cross No. 115 coverage for COVID-19 related See also See D&F Bulletin reference to illness under exiting insurance No. 120 for additional D&F Bulletin statutes and regulations requirements promulgated in No. 120 tele-medicine statute NOTE: This Bulletin is intended solely for informational purposes. It is not intended to set forth legal rights, duties, or privileges, nor is it intended to provide legal advice. Readers should consult applicable statutes and rules and contact the Delaware Department of Insurance if additional information is needed. +INSURANCE.DELAWARE.GOV+ 1351 W. NORTH ST., SUITE 101, DOVER, DELAWARE 19904-2465 (302) 674-7300 DOVER+ {302) 259-7554 GEORGETOWN+ {302) 577-5280 WILMINGTON Suspension of On-Site Examinations Expires on 9/7/2021 Allows remote conduct of Administrative Permanent - available Hearings upon request at the discretion of the Commissioner No extension of premium tax deadline Permanent - business as usual No issuance of temporary licenses Permanent - business as usual Filing deadline extensions - contact DOI on Permanent - business as case-by-case basis usual D&F Bulletin Compliance with Regulatory Filing Expired 07/13/2021 Rescinded No. 118 Requirements During the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Crisis D&F Bulletin Delays in Workplace Safety Program Expired 07/13/2021 Rescinded No. 119 Premium Credits Due to the Necessity of Implementing Coronavirus (Covid-19) Precautionarv Measures D&F Bulletin Vaccine availability and immunization Superseded. Go to Rescinded No. 123 program roll-out coronavirus.delaware. gov for the latest information Questions concerning Universally Applicable Bulletin No. 6 should be emailed to: compliance@delaware.gov. This Bulletin shall be effective immediately and shall remain in effect unless withdrawn or superseded by subsequent law, regulations, or bulletin. Trinidad Navarro Delaware Insurance Commissioner 3