PARRIS N. GLENDENING, Governor

Ch. 57

Article - Insurance

2-109.

(C) (1) BY REGULATION, THE COMMISSIONER SHALL ESTABLISH OR
DIRECT THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TOLL-FREE TELEPHONE NUMBER TO HELP
CONSUMERS WITH AND EDUCATE CONSUMERS ABOUT THE PURCHASE OF PRIVATE
PASSENGER AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE.

(2) THE COMMISSIONER:

(I) MAY NOT RECOMMEND SPECIFIC INSURERS OR AGENTS; BUT

(II) MAY PROVIDE TO CALLERS EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL,
INCLUDING A RATE GUIDE AND A LIST OF INSURERS AND AGENTS.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section formerly was Art. 48A, § 41C.

The only changes are in style.

Defined terms: "Agent" § 1-101
"Commissioner" § 1-101
"Insurer" § 1-101

SUBTITLE 4. DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR INSURERS.

4-401.

(A) THIS SECTION APPLIES TO:

(1) EACH INSURER THAT PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY
INSURANCE TO:

(I) A PHYSICIAN, NURSE, DENTIST, PODIATRIST, OPTOMETRIST,
OR CHIROPRACTOR LICENSED UNDER THE HEALTH OCCUPATIONS ARTICLE; OR

(II) A HOSPITAL LICENSED UNDER THE HEALTH - GENERAL

ARTICLE; AND

(2) EACH SELF-INSURED HOSPITAL.

(B) AN ENTITY SUBJECT TO THIS SECTION SHALL REPORT QUARTERLY ANY
CLAIM OR ACTION FOR DAMAGES FOR PERSONAL INJURY IF THE CLAIM OR ACTION:

(1) IS CLAIMED TO HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY AN ERROR, OMISSION, OR
NEGLIGENCE IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THE INSURED'S PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
OR IS BASED ON A CLAIMED PERFORMANCE OF THE INSURED'S PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES WITHOUT CONSENT; AND

(2) RESULTED IN:

(I) A FINAL JUDGMENT IN ANY AMOUNT;

(II) A SETTLEMENT IN ANY AMOUNT; OR

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