PARRIS N. GLENDENING, Governor

Ch. 35

(2) AT THE REQUEST OF THE COMMISSIONER, EACH INSURER SHALL
FILE WITH THE COMMISSIONER A COPY OF ITS UNDERWRITING STANDARDS,
INCLUDING ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS.

(3) THE COMMISSIONER MAY REVIEW AND EXAMINE THE
UNDERWRITING STANDARDS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THIS ARTICLE.

(4) EACH INSURER MAY REQUEST A FINDING BY THE COMMISSIONER
THAT ITS UNDERWRITING STANDARDS FILED WITH THE COMMISSIONER BE
CONSIDERED CONFIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL INFORMATION UNDER § 10-617(D) OF
THE STATE GOVERNMENT ARTICLE.

(5) THE COMMISSIONER SHALL ADOPT REGULATIONS TO CARRY OUT
THIS SUBSECTION.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived without substantive
change from former Art. 48A, § 234A.

In subsection (c) of this section, the reference to "requesting" general
information is added for clarity.

In subsection (g) of this section, the reference to "underwriting" standards is
added for clarity and consistency with subsection (h) of this section.

Defined terms: "Agent" § 1-101
"Authorized insurer" § 1-101
"Broker" § 1-101
"Commissioner" § 1-101
"Insurance" § 1-101
"Insurer" § 1-101
"Policy" § 1-101

27-502. DISCRIMINATION IN SURETY INSURANCE.

(A) IN GENERAL.

A SURETY INSURER MAY NOT CANCEL OR REFUSE TO ISSUE OR RENEW A
SURETY BOND FOR A REASON BASED WHOLLY OR PARTLY ON RACE, COLOR,
CREED, SEX, OR PHYSICAL HANDICAP OR DISABILITY OF AN APPLICANT OR
PRINCIPAL OR FOR ANY OTHER ARBITRARY, CAPRICIOUS, OR UNFAIRLY
DISCRIMINATORY REASON.

(B) SPECIAL CONDITIONS, FACTS, OR SITUATIONS PROHIBITED.

A SURETY INSURER MAY NOT REQUIRE SPECIAL CONDITIONS, FACTS, OR
SITUATIONS AS A CONDITION TO ITS ACCEPTANCE OR RENEWAL OF A PARTICULAR
SURETY RISK IN AN ARBITRARY, CAPRICIOUS, UNFAIR, OR DISCRIMINATORY
MANNER BASED WHOLLY OR PARTLY ON RACE, CREED, COLOR, SEX, RELIGION,
NATIONAL ORIGIN, PLACE OF RESIDENCE, OR PHYSICAL HANDICAP OR DISABILITY.

(C) PROHIBITED INQUIRIES.

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