NOTICES
INSURANCE DEPARTMENT
COVID-19 Guidance for Licensees as Counties Move to Yellow Phase; Notice 2020-14
[50 Pa.B. 2725]
[Saturday, May 23, 2020]To stop the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in this Commonwealth, the Insurance Department (De-partment) is issuing this notice to all licensees of thisDepartment to provide guidance about in-person operations and sales for insurance licensees in counties moving to the yellow phase of reopening in this Commonwealth.
Telework and remote operations must continue where feasible in counties that have been designated to move to the yellow phase; however, in instances where that is not feasible, insurance licensees will be permitted to resume in-person operations, including in-person sales, with restrictions to protect licensees and consumers. Licensees must adhere to the guidance, building safety and business safety orders issued by Governor Tom Wolf that details procedures businesses must follow to conduct in-person operations in counties slated to move to the yellow phase of reopening. Licensees are advised that unsolicited in-person sales continue to be prohibited across this Commonwealth under Governor Tom Wolf's order, regardless if licensees are operating in red or yellow counties.
Any insurance licensee found to be in violation of this notice may be subject to enforcement actions by the Department, including the levying of monetary penalties and revocation or suspension of license. Additionally, noncompliance can result in a referral to the Pennsylvania State Police for further prosecution.
Visit www.pa.gov for complete information and an up to date list of counties moving to the yellow phase.
JESSICA K. ALTMAN,
Insurance Commissioner
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 20-697. Filed for public inspection May 22, 2020, 9:00 a.m.]
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