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DE HB143

Bill

Status

Passed

7/27/2015

Primary Sponsor

Bryon Short

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Origin

House of Representatives

148th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds definitions for "group-wide supervisor" and "internationally active insurance group" to Delaware's Insurance Holding Company System Regulatory Act to align with NAIC Model Act provisions.

  • Authorizes the Insurance Commissioner to act as group-wide supervisor for internationally active insurance groups and establish criteria for determining appropriate supervisors based on factors including domicile location, executive offices, and regulatory cooperation.

  • Extends the timeframe for holding public hearings on insurance acquisition of control applications from 30 days to 45 days after a statement is filed.

  • Grants the Commissioner authority to collect information from registered insurers, assess enterprise risks, request group financial data, and enter into supervisory agreements with other state and international regulatory agencies.

  • Makes information reported to the Department pursuant to group-wide supervision provisions confidential and exempt from public disclosure and discovery, with exceptions for regulatory action.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Insurance Holding Company System Registration.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

7/27/2015

Committee Referrals

Insurance & Telecommunications6/18/2015
Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce5/13/2015

Full Bill Text

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