18 Del. Admin. Code § 907-6.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 5, November 1, 2024

Section 907-6.0 - Resolution of Complaints

Complaints shall be resolved in one of the following manners:

6.1 Complaints Lacking Merit. The Department may determine that the complaint did not have merit in which case it shall not be deemed to be founded.

6.2 Resolved In Favor of Consumer. The Department, through negotiation or mediation, may resolve a complaint, absent any formal proceeding, with some benefit accruing to the consumer. Any resolution in favor of the consumer shall be considered a complaint resolved in favor of the consumer.

6.3 Referral for Formal Process. The Department may initiate a proceeding to make a formal determination as to whether the complaint is founded. The Department shall provide a 60 day written notice to the insurer that the complaint has been received and that the complaint will be referred for a formal determination under section 7.0 of this regulation unless the complaint is otherwise resolved within 60 days. Absent a notice from the insurer that the complaint is not subject to informal resolution within 60 days from the time the insurer receives notice of the complaint, the Department will proceed to resolve the complaint formally or informally, in its discretion after the 60 day period without further notice to the insurer. If, within the 60 day notice period, the insurer notifies the Department that the matter is not subject to resolution, such notice shall be a waiver of the balance of the notice period and the Department can proceed to a formal determination. Any resolution in favor of the consumer shall be considered founded complaint. At any time after notice or before the conclusion of a formal proceeding, the parties shall have the right to resolve the complaint informally under sections 6.1 and 6.2 of this regulation.

6.4 Other. The Department shall classify complaints resolved in a manner other than those listed in subsections 6.1 through 6.3 as "other" in which case the complaint will not be considered founded.

18 Del. Admin. Code § 907-6.0