Please be advised based on information received from the National Hurricane Center (NHC) and the National Weather Service (NWS) A “Hurricane Warning” was not issued for the State of Connecticut nor did Connecticut sustain hurricane force winds as a result of Tropical Storm ISAIAS. Therefore, pursuant to 38a-316a (b) (1). and the Department's Filing Review Guidelines Related to Underwriting Coastal Homeowners Insurance Policies re-issued on July 25, 2014 (the "Coastal Guidelines") as it relates to the use of hurricane deductibles companies may not impose a hurricane deductible on Connecticut claims.

Please forward this notice to respective staff accordingly.

George B. Bradner, Director
Property and Casualty Division
(860) 297-3866