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DE HB345

Bill

Status

Passed

7/20/2012

Primary Sponsor

John Kowalko

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Origin

House of Representatives

146th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Eliminates the $10 filing fee requirement for named insureds who request a hearing to contest cancellation or nonrenewal of an automobile insurance policy.

  • Removes the requirement for the Department of Insurance to refund the $10 filing fee to insureds who prevail in their appeal.

  • Eliminates the $10 assessment against insureds who lose their appeal hearing.

  • Removes the requirement for the Department of Insurance to deposit filing fees with the State Treasurer, reducing administrative costs.

  • Streamlines the automobile insurance policy cancellation or nonrenewal hearing process under Delaware Code Title 18, Chapter 39.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Casualty Insurance Contracts, Including Cancellation Or Nonrenewal Of Automobile Policies.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

7/20/2012

Committee Referrals

Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce5/15/2012

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