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Delaware Code Title 18. Insurance Code § 5906. Grounds for liquidation

Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

The Commissioner may apply to the court for an order appointing the Commissioner as receiver (if the Commissioner appointment as receiver shall not be then in effect) and directing the Commissioner to liquidate the business of a domestic insurer or of the United States branch of an alien insurer having trusteed assets in this State, regardless of whether or not there has been a prior order directing the Commissioner to rehabilitate such insurer, upon any of the grounds specified in § 5905 of this title or if such insurer:

(1) Has ceased transacting business for a period of 1 year, or

(2) Is an insolvent insurer and has commenced voluntary liquidation or dissolution or attempts to commence or prosecute any action or proceeding to liquidate its business or affairs or to dissolve its corporate charter or to procure the appointment of a receiver, trustee, custodian or sequestrator under any law except this title.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Delaware Code Title 18. Insurance Code § 5906. Grounds for liquidation - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/de/title-18-insurance-code/de-code-sect-18-5906/

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