(a) The commissioner, upon the commissioner’s own initiative or upon request by an insurer, shall waive any requirement of this part if such waiver does not contradict the objective or intent of the rule and:

1. (1) Applying the rule provision would cause confusion or would be misleading to consumers;
2. (2) The rule provision is in whole or in part inapplicable to the given circumstances;
3. (3) There are specific circumstances unique to the situation such that strict compliance with the rule would be onerous without promoting the objective or intent of the rule provision; or
4. (4) Any other similar extenuating circumstances exist such that application of an alternative standard or procedure better promotes the objective or intent of the rule provision.

(e) Waivers that are granted shall be in effect for the period of time requested and approved by the commissioner.

APPENDIX

Rule

Specific State Statute the Rule Implements

Ins 8001.01

RSA 400-A:15, I; RSA 415-A:2 and 3

Ins 8001.02

RSA 400-A:15, I; RSA 415-A:2 and 3

Ins 8001.03

RSA 400-A:15, I; RSA 415-A:2 and 3

Ins 8001.04

RSA 400-A:15, I; RSA 415-A:2 and 3

Ins 8001.05

RSA 400-A:15, I; RSA 415-A:2 and 3

Ins 8001.06

RSA 400-A:15, I; RSA 415-A:4-a and 415-A:4-b;

29 CFR 2560

Ins 8001.07

RSA 400-A:15, I; RSA 415-A:4

Ins 8001.08

RSA 400-A:15, I; RSA 415-A:4

Ins 8001.09

RSA 400-A:15, I

Ins 8001.10

RSA 400-A:15, I; RSA 541-A:22, IV