Source: https://regulations.delaware.gov/AdminCode/title18/900/901.shtml
Timestamp: 2020-08-05 02:47:02
Document Index: 418489493

Matched Legal Cases: ['§331', '§2118', '§311', '§331', '§2118', '§2118']

The purpose of this Regulation is to implement 18 Del.C. §331, Ch. 23, and 21 Del.C. §§2118 and 2118B by establishing the procedures for the arbitration of certain claims for benefits available under automobile or homeowners' policies or agreements, and/or those statutes. This Regulation is promulgated pursuant to 18 Del.C. §§311, 2312, and 29 Del.C. Ch. 101. This Regulation should not be construed to create any cause of action not otherwise existing at law.
21 DE Reg. 579 (01/01/18)
Every insurer providing coverage or benefits in this State for automobile or homeowners' insurance policies shall submit to arbitration of covered claims (as defined by 18 Del.C. §331, and 21 Del.C. §§2118 and 2118B) by their insureds unless it is exempt from arbitration by the Insurance Commissioner.
3.2	The Commissioner shall exempt a homeowner insurer from arbitration under this Regulation and continue such exemption as long as the internal appraisal or review procedures submitted under subsection 3.1 contain the following minimum requirements:
4.2	The Arbitration Secretary or Panel is authorized to dismiss a matter upon receipt of information sufficient to establish that the claim is excluded under subsection 4.1.1 and after notice and an opportunity to respond is provided the petitioner.
Subrogation arbitration between or among insurers pursuant to 21 Del.C. §2118 is not subject to this Regulation and shall continue to be conducted through Arbitration Forums, Inc., or its successor.
12.1.1	$50.00 for Automobile Insurance Claims; and
12.1.2	$50.00 for Homeowners' Insurance Claims.
This regulation, as amended, shall replace existing Regulations 10 and 10A in their entirety. This regulation shall become on March 11, 2002. Any health claims commenced under this regulation prior to the effective date of Regulation 11 shall be resolved in accordance with the provisions of 73 Del. Laws Ch. 96.