Ch. 475

1995 LAWS OF MARYLAND

(i) The [ratio] NUMBER of CONSUMER complaints filed during the
calendar year against each insurer [for each major line of insurance written by the
insurer]; and

(ii) A summary of the resolution of the complaints BROKEN DOWN BY
THE NUMBER OF JUSTIFIED COMPLAINTS AND UNJUSTIFIED COMPLAINTS.

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(c) The terms of the contract required under this section shall provide at a
minimum that:

(8) The [notes] RATES, terms, and purposes of commissions, charges, and
other fees that the reinsurance manager may impose against the reinsurer are set out;

SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That the Laws of Maryland
read as follows:

Article - Insurance

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(a) As early in each fiscal year as is reasonably possible the Commissioner shall
prepare an annual report about the previous fiscal year that includes:

(5)    the [ratio] NUMBER of CONSUMER complaints filed during the
calendar year against each insurer [for each major line of insurance written by the
insurer] and a summary of the resolution of the complaints BROKEN DOWN BY THE
NUMBER. OF JUSTIFIED COMPLAINTS AND UNJUSTIFIED COMPLAINTS;

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(b) The Commissioner may deny a certificate of authority to an applicant or,
subject to the hearing provisions of Title 2 of this article, refuse to renew, suspend, or
revoke a certificate of authority if the applicant or holder of the certificate of authority;

(1) violates any provision of this article other than one that provides for
mandatory denial, refusal to renew, suspension, or revocation for its violation;

(2)     knowingly fails to comply with a regulation or order of the
Commissioner;

(3) is found by the Commissioner to be in unsound condition or in a
condition that renders further transaction of insurance business hazardous to the
insurer's policyholders or the public;

(4)     is engaged in writing policies in a jurisdiction in which it operates on a
premium basis that the Commissioner finds to be insufficient, insecure, or impracticable
so as to endanger the solvency of the insurer;

(5) refuses or delays payment of amounts due claimants without just cause;

(6)     refuses to be examined or to produce its accounts, records, or files for
examination by the Commissioner when required;

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