Delaware § 2502 - Scope of chapter.
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§ 2502. Scope of chapter.
(a) This chapter applies to all of the following:
(1) Casualty insurance and all forms of motor vehicle insurance, on risks or operations in this State.
(2) Surety insurance.
(3) Fire, marine and inland marine insurance, as used in their generally accepted trade sense, on risks located in this State. Inland marine insurance shall be deemed to include insurance as defined by statute, or by ruling of the Commissioner.
(4) Health insurance, group health insurance, blanket health insurance, Medicare supplement insurance and health service corporations.
(5) Title insurance.
(b) This chapter does not apply to any of the following:
(1) Reinsurance, except joint reinsurance as provided in § 2523 of this title.
(2) Insurance of airborne or waterborne vessels or craft, their cargoes, legal liability of aircraft operators, marine protection and indemnity, or other risks commonly insured under aviation or marine, as distinguished from inland marine, insurance policies.
(3) Life insurance.
(4) Workers’ compensation and related employers’ liability insurance.
(c) Nothing in this chapter shall abridge or restrict the freedom of contract between insurers and agents or brokers with respect to commissions or between insurers and their employees with respect to compensation.
18 Del. C. 1953, § 2502; 56 Del. Laws, c. 380, § 1; 60 Del. Laws, c. 388, §§ 1, 2; 63 Del. Laws, c. 262, § 3; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1; 73 Del. Laws, c. 402, § 1; 84 Del. Laws, c. 337, § 1;Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 2502
What does Delaware Code § 2502 cover?
Section 2502 ("Scope of chapter.") is part of the Delaware Code, the codified statutory law of Delaware. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Delaware § 2502?
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