Coronavirus (COVID-19) News, Information, Bulletins and Advisories

Orders to Stay Application of Deadlines

Pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 58-2-47, when the President or Governor have declared a state of emergency or disaster, the Commissioner is authorized to issue Orders to stay the application of any deadlines and deemer provisions imposed by law or rule upon persons subject to the Commissioner's jurisdiction. In accordance with this authority, the Commissioner has issued the following Orders. These Orders are effective for a period of 30 days, and may be extended for additional 30-day periods for up to 1 year.

Bail Bond Regulatory Division –License Renewal Deadlines

Continuing Care Retirement Communities –Annual Disclosure Statement Deadlines

Office of State Fire Marshal – Inspection of Inventory and Training Hours Deadlines

Self-Insurers for Workers’ Compensation – Various Report Deadlines

Self-Insured WC – Order – 4.17.2020

Coverage Related to the Coronavirus Health Emergency

With the recent pandemic of the coronavirus, some business owners may be wondering whether their insurance policies cover losses resulting from a business shut down or other losses related to the coronavirus. Under the business income policy, there likely is no coverage as losses occurring as a result of a virus or bacteria are typically excluded. Business owners with questions about their coverage should contact their agent/broker or insurer directly and consider whether it is in their own best interest to file a claim. Please note that the North Carolina Department of Insurance does not have the authority to require insurers to extend coverage under the policy where specifically excluded or to sell this type of coverage to consumers.