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Maryland News and Information

Maryland: Insurance Department Implements Electronic Notification System

The Maryland Insurance Administration moved completely to an electronic notification system last week. As of Oct. 15, all communications and bulletins will be made available only by the MIA website. (Posted: 10/21/2008)

West Virginia Leads Nation Again in Frequency of Deer-Vehicle Collisions; Michigan, Pennsylvania, Iowa, Arkansas Round Out Top Five

For the second year in a row the vehicles most likely to collide with a deer are in West Virginia. Using its deer claims data from the last half of 2007 and the first half of 2008 and motor vehicle registration counts by state from the Federal Highway Administration, State Farm estimates the chances of a West Virginia vehicle colliding with a deer during the next 12 months at 1 in 45. (Posted: 10/9/2008)

New Study Suggests Putting Off Driver Licensure to Save Lives

Most U.S. states allow driving at age 16, 16-and-a-half, or somewhere in between. A new Insurance Institute for Highway Safety report focuses on the costs in terms of lives of allowing licensure sooner rather than later. (Posted: 9/9/2008)

Multiple Storms Keep Gulf Coast and Atlantic Seaboard on High Alert

After Mother Nature showed Florida with Fay that no part of the state is immune to her wrath, she’s now teasing citizens unmercifully. Since mid-August, a “conga line” of storms has danced its way across the Atlantic Ocean, threatening the United States after stomping on every tropical island in its path. (Posted: 9/9/2008)

Maryland: Offer of Coverage Notification Bill Effective Oct. 1

A reminder to property/casualty carriers with lines in Maryland: HB 405 becomes effective in a little more than a month. (Posted: 8/12/2008)

Maryland: Insurance Administration Urges Review of Condo Coverages in Wake of Court Decision

The Maryland Insurance Administration has issued a bulletin urging insurers, producers, condominium associations, and unit owners to review condominium coverages in place in the wake of a court decision that conflicts with previous legal interpretations and standard industry practices. (Posted: 7/1/2008)

2008 SUMMARY OF NEW STATE LAWS – MARYLAND

(Posted: 6/4/2008)

Report: 33 Million Licensed Americans May be Unfit for Roads

Results from the 2008 GMAC Insurance National Drivers Test released May 22 found that 16.4 percent of drivers on the road - roughly 33 million licensed Americans - would not pass a written driver’s test if taken today. (Posted: 5/28/2008)

2008 State-by-state Rankings Released of the Best and Worst Tort Systems in America

The Pacific Research Institute released March 11 its report comparing the legal climates of all 50 states. According to the “U.S. Tort Liability Index: 2008 Report,” Florida ranked the worst in terms of tort costs and litigation risks, while North Dakota ranked the best. (Posted: 3/12/2008)

Report: States Better Prepared for Emergencies

An inaugural report on public health preparedness released Feb. 20 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates that states have made significant progress with respect to emergency preparedness, but that significant challenges remain. (Posted: 2/21/2008)

Report: Most States Earn Average Grades in Highway Safety (2/20/2008)

Maryland: Insurance Task Force Hears Ideas to Promote Stronger Structures (10/8/2007)

Maryland: Ralph S. Tyler Named Insurance Commissioner (9/11/2007)

Maryland Governor Announces Appointment of Insurance Commissioner; NAMIC Comments (9/6/2007)

2007 SUMMARY OF NEW STATE LAWS - MARYLAND (6/1/2007)

Plenty of Political Intrigue Brewing in 2007 State Election Races (5/21/2007)

Road Rage Survey Reveals Best, Worst Cities (5/16/2007)

Report: Emerging Risks Impeding Business Development; Leaders Lack Understanding of Real Risks (5/15/2007)

Car Thieves Take the Bait (5/2/2007)

Chamber Study Ranks Best, Worst Lawsuit Climates; Delaware Tops List (4/26/2007)

Maryland: Session End Results in Mixed Impact on Insurers (4/24/2007)

Climate Models Suggest Warming-Induced Wind Shear Changes Could Impact Hurricane Development, Intensity (4/18/2007)

New Report Shows Increased Flood Risk from Global Warming Despite Billions Spent on Flood-Control Projects (4/16/2007)

Private Market is Best Mechanism to Address Coastal Insurance Issues, NAMIC CEO Tells Congress (4/11/2007)

NAMIC: Benjamin Franklin Public Policy Award Recipients Named (4/10/2007)

NAMIC Presents Benjamin Franklin Public Policy Award to Members of the 109th Congress (4/5/2007)

‘Very Active’ Hurricane Season Predicted; Global Warming Effect on Hurricanes Debunked (4/4/2007)

Hurricane Threat Looms for U.S. Energy Production and Gulf Coast in 2007 (3/28/2007)

NAMIC’s World-class Advocacy Program Kicks Off 22nd Year (3/23/2007)

Report: Increased Forecast for 2007 Atlantic Hurricane Season (3/22/2007)

Homeowners Insurance Line Three Times More Volatile Than Private Passenger Auto: Aon Re Study (3/21/2007)

McCarran-Ferguson War Room Advocacy Kit (3/9/2007)

McCarran-Ferguson Opposition, War-room – Subject of CNBC Story (3/7/2007)

La Niña May Affect Atlantic and Pacific Hurricane Activity (3/2/2007)

Insurers Dispel Misconceptions Raised During Congressional Hearing (2/28/2007)