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‘Misunderstanding’ at heart of Senate bill, head of MAIF says

Keith L. Martin — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:12:59 +0000

The executive director of the Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund said there is “a misunderstanding” among the sponsors of a state Senate bill that would restrict the use of funds by the state’s auto insurer of last resort.

‘Misunderstanding’ at heart of Senate bill, head of MAIF says originally reported at IFAwebnews.

Maryland delegate seeks closure of People’s Insurance Counsel

Keith L. Martin — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:30:11 +0000

When it comes to evaluating the value of the People’s Insurance Counsel, Howard County Delegate Warren Miller feels less is more.

Maryland delegate seeks closure of People’s Insurance Counsel originally reported at IFAwebnews.

MIA evaluating effect of attorney general’s same-sex marriage ruling

Bob Graham — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:05:12 +0000

The Maryland Insurance Administration is evaluating whether the recent ruling from Maryland’s attorney general saying the state must recognize same-sex marriages performed in other states affects insurance sales.

MIA evaluating effect of attorney general’s same-sex marriage ruling originally reported at IFAwebnews.

Former Progressive claims adjuster in Maryland convicted of theft

Keith L. Martin — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:43:20 +0000

A former licensed insurance agent, working as a claims adjuster for Progressive Insurance Co., will spend the next two years on probation after his conviction on a felony theft charge.

Former Progressive claims adjuster in Maryland convicted of theft originally reported at IFAwebnews.

Maryland agent accused of stealing from Hagerstown insurance firm

IFAwebnews Staff — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:27:58 +0000

A former insurance agent with Wright-Gardner Insurance in Hagerstown, Md., who is also a local high school basketball coach, is accused of 26 incidents of theft from his former employer, amounting to more than $30,000.

Maryland agent accused of stealing from Hagerstown insurance firm originally reported at IFAwebnews.

Groups seek Tyler’s openness in next Maryland insurance commissioner

Keith L. Martin — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:14:59 +0000

As agent groups in Maryland await word of who will be their next insurance commissioner, they are hoping Ralph S. Tyler’s successor mirrors his open communication style.

Groups seek Tyler’s openness in next Maryland insurance commissioner originally reported at IFAwebnews.

MIA awarded grant to aid with forensic investigations

IFAwebnews Staff — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:00:39 +0000

The fraud division of the Maryland Insurance Administration recently received a $7,500 grant from a regional group to further investigate claims linked to abandoned or burned automobiles.

MIA awarded grant to aid with forensic investigations originally reported at IFAwebnews.

MIA advises insurers on cancellations caused by snowstorm

IFAwebnews Staff — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:06:19 +0000

The Maryland Insurance Administration is advising insurance companies to “provide reasonable accommodations” to policyholders regarding cancellations caused by the second of two heavy snowstorms to hit the state.

MIA advises insurers on cancellations caused by snowstorm originally reported at IFAwebnews.

Baltimore firm, co-owners fined $50,000 for rebating

Bob Graham — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:01:19 +0000

The co-owners of Employee One Benefit Solutions of Baltimore, Md., and the company were fined $50,000 for offering clients rebates in return for being the broker of record for the companies’ health insurance.

Baltimore firm, co-owners fined $50,000 for rebating originally reported at IFAwebnews.

MIA exploring possible violations over water line insurance ads

Keith L. Martin — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:47:09 +0000

The Maryland Insurance Administration says it is investigating recent advertisements sent to Baltimore residents suggesting that insurance on the water service to their homes is required under law.

MIA exploring possible violations over water line insurance ads originally reported at IFAwebnews.