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This case concerns Granite State Insurance Company (AIG) seeking reconsideration of a prior order finding their workers' compensation policy with Hamlin Development Corporation valid and in force at the time of applicant Jaime Gonzalez's injury. The Board denied reconsideration, upholding the arbitrator's finding that AIG failed to properly and timely cancel the policy. AIG's cancellation notice was deemed defective because it lacked statutory grounds, did not explain how to cure the alleged deficiency, and did not notify the insured's intermediaries. Therefore, AIG remains obligated to defend Hamlin and provide benefits to Gonzalez.
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This case concerns Granite State Insurance Company (AIG) seeking reconsideration of a prior order finding their workers' compensation policy with Hamlin Development Corporation valid and in force at the time of applicant Jaime Gonzalez's injury. The Board denied reconsideration, upholding the arbitrator's finding that AIG failed to properly and timely cancel the policy. AIG's cancellation notice was deemed defective because it lacked statutory grounds, did not explain how to cure the alleged deficiency, and did not notify the insured's intermediaries. Therefore, AIG remains obligated to defend Hamlin and provide benefits to Gonzalez.
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