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Md. bill would forbid insurers from ‘force bundling’ policies

IFAwebnews Staff — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 17:16:48 +0000

A proposed bill before the Maryland General Assembly would prevent insurance companies from practicing “forced bundling” was unanimously passed in the House last week and had its first hearing in the Senate March 29.

Md. bill would forbid insurers from ‘force bundling’ policies via IFAwebnews.

Md. agent fined $500 after producer alleges unfair competition

Bob Graham — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 09:04:00 +0000

An insurance agent from Odenton, Md., paid a $500 fine after the Maryland Insurance Administration found evidence she violated insurance law.

Md. agent fined $500 after producer alleges unfair competition via IFAwebnews.

Former investigator files $2M harassment suit after her firing by MIA

Bob Graham — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:22:43 +0000

A former Maryland Insurance Administration investigator filed a $2 million civil suit against the agency, saying she was the victim of harassment and retaliation after she began dating a coworker.

Former investigator files $2M harassment suit after her firing by MIA via IFAwebnews.

Md. insurance regulator warns of fake agent licensing renewal website

Bob Graham — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:47:36 +0000

The Maryland Insurance Administration is warning insurance agents about a fake license renewal website that could harm their computers.

Md. insurance regulator warns of fake agent licensing renewal website via IFAwebnews.

Bravo Health’s sale to Cigna gets Maryland regulator’s approval

Bob Graham — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:13:22 +0000

The Maryland Insurance Administration has approved the Cigna's acquisition of Bravo Health, a Baltimore, Md.-based operator of Medicare Advantage plans.

Bravo Health’s sale to Cigna gets Maryland regulator’s approval via IFAwebnews.

Md. health exchange council: Brokers should market small-group plans

Bob Graham — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 12:58:58 +0000

ANNAPOLIS, MD -- A group tasked with implementing federal health reform in Maryland is recommending that insurance agents and brokers continue to sell small-group health insurance when health exchanges begin operating in the state.

Md. health exchange council: Brokers should market small-group plans via IFAwebnews.

Former Md. Insurance Commissioner Tyler joins law firm

Bob Graham — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:07:40 +0000

Former Maryland Insurance Commissioner Ralph S. Tyler, who left the Maryland Insurance Administration in January 2010, now has left his position as chief counsel of the U.S Food and Drug Administration.

Former Md. Insurance Commissioner Tyler joins law firm via IFAwebnews.

Maryland Deputy Commissioner Sammis takes policy position at CareFirst

Bob Graham — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 22:39:36 +0000

Beth Sammis, the acting Maryland insurance commissioner for nearly 18 months, ending in June, has taken a job at CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, one of the health insurance companies she regulated.

Maryland Deputy Commissioner Sammis takes policy position at CareFirst via IFAwebnews.

Maryland’s health insurance rate review process evolves

Bob Graham — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 10:58:48 +0000

The Maryland Insurance Administration (MIA) announced changes to the state’s health insurance rate review process after a study advised it needed more transparency and better access for consumers.

Maryland’s health insurance rate review process evolves via IFAwebnews.

Consumers want MIA transparency, broker input on insurance issues

Jaime L. Brockway — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 13:31:52 +0000

The Maryland Insurance Administration (MIA) should make itself more transparent to consumers, and also should give brokers better access to information, said consulting firm officials in a public hearing June 23.

Consumers want MIA transparency, broker input on insurance issues via IFAwebnews.