Ch. 36                                          1995 LAWS OF MARYLAND

REVISOR'S NOTE: This subsection is new language derived without substantive
change from former Art. 48A, § 168A(a).

The phrase "in any manner", which formerly modified "solicits, procures, or
negotiates", is deleted as surplusage since, absent a limitation, there is no
need to describe the manner of soliciting, procuring, or negotiating.

Defined terms: "Insurance contract" § 1-101
"Person" § 1-101
"Title insurance" § 1-101

10-102. SCOPE OF SUBTITLE.

(A)     IN GENERAL.

THIS SUBTITLE APPLIES TO AGENTS, BROKERS, ALL KINDS OF INSURANCE AND
ANNUITIES, AND ALL TYPES OF INSURERS, INCLUDING:

(1)      NONPROFIT HEALTH SERVICE PLANS;

(2)      DENTAL PLAN ORGANIZATIONS; AND.

(3)      HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS.

(B)     EXCLUSIONS.

THIS SUBTITLE DOES NOT APPLY TO:
(1) REINSURANCE;

(2)      FRATERNAL BENEFIT SOCIETIES, WHICH ARE SUBJECT TO TITLE 8,
SUBTITLE 4 OF THIS ARTICLE;

(3)      SURPLUS LINES TRANSACTIONS, WHICH ARE SUBJECT TO TITLE 3,
SUBTITLE 3 OF THIS ARTICLE;

(4)      A PERSON WHILE EMPLOYED BY AN INSURED TO ADMINISTER OR
HELP TO ADMINISTER THE INSURANCE OR RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM OF THE
PERSON'S EMPLOYER, IF THE PERSON IS NOT AUTHORIZED TO ACCEPT ANY
COMPENSATION FROM AN AGENT, BROKER, OR INSURER;

(5)      A LICENSED INSURANCE ADVISER WHILE EMPLOYED UNDER
CONTRACT BY AN INSURED AND ACTING FOR THE INSURED, IF THE INSURANCE
ADVISER IS NOT AUTHORIZED TO ACCEPT ANY COMPENSATION FROM AN AGENT,
BROKER, OR INSURER; OR

(6)      AN ATTORNEY AT LAW OF THE STATE OR A PROFESSIONAL
CORPORATION OF ATTORNEYS INCORPORATED. UNDER TITLE 5 OF THE
CORPORATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS ARTICLE, WHILE ACTING AS A TITLE
INSURANCE AGENT OR BROKER.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived without substantive
change from former Art. 48A, §§ 165 and 167(f).

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