Rhode Island Banking Division issues guidelines detailing flexibility for premium finance lenders

State Issues Covid-19 Rhode Island Consumer Finance Bank Compliance

On April 3, the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation Banking Division issued a bulletin asking premium finance companies to work with insured individuals and entities to maintain coverage during the Covid-19 crisis. The bulletin requests that premium lenders: (1) extend payment periods, implement alternative payment plans, and take other necessary steps to avoid the cancellation or lapse of coverage during the emergency period; (2) implement alternative payment methods, such as facilitation electronic payments; (3) consider waiving late payments and other penalties, and extend grace periods on statement due dates and; (4) streamline processes that might delay issuing new coverage or cause the lapse of existing coverage.