Liquidation of Hamilton Insurance Company

BULLETIN 00-17 To: All Agents Appointed by Hamilton Insurance Company Re: Liquidation of Hamilton Insurance Company Date: August 17, 2000 On August 3, 2000 the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania issued an Order for the liquidation of Hamilton Insurance Company (“Hamilton”). The Order is effective, August 3, 2000. We have been advised that the Pennsylvania Insurance Department will today be issuing notices of cancellation on all Maryland insurance policies issued by Hamilton. These policies will be cancelled effective September 3, 2000 at 12:01 AM. This Bulletin is issued to Maryland agents appointed by Hamilton so that appropriate action can be taken to protect Maryland consumers presently insured by Hamilton. Agents may want to move these consumers to other insurance carriers at the appropriate time. Any questions regarding cancellation of policies and open claims should be directed to Sherry Sullivan or Oneida Hall of the Pennsylvania Insurance Department at (717) 787-7823. All new claims should be directed to representatives of Hamilton at 800-600-9742. If you have questions regarding this Bulletin that cannot be sufficiently answered by the individuals referenced above, please contact Dave Diehl of the Maryland Insurance Administration at (410) 468-2320 or by e-mail at ddiehl@mia.state.md.us. ______________________________ Robert J. Becker Associate Commissioner Property/Casualty Unit