Emergency Order 20-EO-02

The record

Jurisdiction

West Virginia

Level

Sector regulator

Authority

Governor's Proclamation of Mar. 16, 2020; EO 2-20; W. Va. Code ch. 33

Issued

2020-03-18 Mar. 18, 2020

Effective

2020-03-18

End

Cancellation and nonrenewal prohibition rescinded Oct. 15, 2020 (20-EO-09 paragraph 2); remainder in force until rescinded Mar. 24, 2023 (23-EO-01) (read as 2021-09-30)

In force

Mar. 18, 2020 to Sept. 30, 2021

Quarters

2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3

2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3

Limitation types

Workplace rulesOther

Addressees

• insurers, producers and all other insurance-related entities
• workers' compensation insurers

Functions reached

• IN insurance (cancellation moratorium; premium accommodations)
• WF (State recognition of 'idling, furloughing, laying off' of workers by orders)
• CB policyholders

Collection

West Virginia WV

Operative words

1. Insurers, producers and all other insurance-related entities subject to regulation by the Commissioner in the State of West Virginia should consider the difficulties experienced, and to be experienced, by both private citizens and businesses as a result of the current State of Emergency, Executive Order 2-20 and any subsequent executive orders or other governmental actions with respect to collection of premiums, cancellations, nonrenewals, claim or other documentation, rating or rates charged... 2. Workers' compensation insurers shall consider the impact on rates of any idling of workers by employer insureds, and insurers shall, if requested by the employer insured, conduct an audit in order to determine whether the insured is entitled to any adjustment in premium due to the idling, furloughing, laying off or other dismissal of workers. 3. Insurers and other regulated entities must not issue a cancellation notice or nonrenewal notice pertaining to any insurance policy, plan or contract if the reason for cancellation or nonrenewal is a result of circumstances stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic and the corresponding State of Emergency, Executive Order 2-20, any subsequent executive orders or other governmental actions.

Enforcement

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