ADMINISTRATION
Abolished in 2009. Reformed in 2011, and reorganized as Operations and Technology in July 2021.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
In 2001, renamed Administration.
AGENT & BROKER LICENSING
Under Licensing Section, renamed Producer Licensing in July 2001.
AGENT ENFORCEMENT
Under Compliance and Enforcement Section, renamed Enforcement in Jan. 2018.
AGENT LICENSING
Under Fiscal, Licensing and Support Services, renamed Agent and Broker Licensing and moved to Licensing Section in 1997.
AUTO INSURANCE TASK FORCE TO STUDY RATES IN URBAN AREAS
Staff: Brett S. Lininger (410) 468-2014; e-mail: blininger@mdinsurance.state.md.us
Appointed by Maryland Insurance Commissioner:
Lisa A. Gladden, Co-Chair
R. Steven Orr, Co-Chair
Joan Carter Conway; Ulysses Currie; Gloria G. Lawlah; Peter A. Hammen; Dereck E. Davis; Obie Patterson; Carolyn J. Krysiak.
Auto Insurance Task Force to Study Rates in Urban Areas was formed by Maryland Insurance Commissioner in Feb. 2005. Task Force reviewed ways to reduce high auto insurance rates in urban areas and thereby reduce resulting numbers of uninsured motorists.
Task Force submitted its final report in April 2006.
CHIEF OF STAFF
Discontinued in Nov. 2023.
COMMUNICATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS & CONSUMER SERVICES
COMPLIANCE & ENFORCEMENT SECTION
CONSUMER COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION SECTION
CONSUMER EDUCATION & ADVOCACY SECTION
CONSUMER RESOURCES
CONSUMER SERVICES
EXAMINATION & AUDITING SECTION
FISCAL, LICENSING & SUPPORT SERVICES
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
INQUIRY & INVESTIGATION
INQUIRY & INVESTIGATION
INSURANCE FRAUD DIVISION
LICENSING
LICENSING COMPLIANCE & INVESTIGATION UNIT
LIFE & HEALTH CONTINUING EDUCATION ADVISORY BOARD
LIFE & HEALTH SECTION
MEDICAL DIRECTOR & PRIVATE REVIEW AGENT OVERSIGHT UNIT
POLICY
POLICY & GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
PREMIUM TAX
PRODUCER OUTREACH
PROPERTY & CASUALTY AGENCY ENFORCEMENT UNIT
PROPERTY & CASUALTY COMPLAINT INVESTIGATIONS
PROPERTY & CASUALTY CONTINUING EDUCATION ADVISORY BOARD
PROPERTY & CASUALTY EXAMINATION
PROPERTY & CASUALTY RATES & FORMS REVIEW
PROPERTY & CASUALTY SECTION
REGULATIONS COORDINATION
Functions assigned to Chief Hearings Officer in Oct. 2023.
REGULATORY AFFAIRS
SPECIAL PROJECTS
TITLE CONTINUING EDUCATION ADVISORY BOARD
TITLE ENFORCEMENT & MARKET CONDUCT
TRAINING & EDUCATION
WORK GROUP ON ACCESS TO HABILITATIVE SERVICES BENEFITS
Richard S. Madaleno, Jr., Co-Chair (chosen by Maryland Insurance Commissioner)
Appointed by Maryland Insurance Commissioner: Debora G. Badawi, M.D.; Kimberly A. Bell; Robert L. Blake, M.D.; Rachael G. Faulkner; Nancy Fitzgerald; Therese M. Goldsmith, Esq.; Edward P. Koza, M.D.; Bruce Kozlowski; Rachel London, Esq.; Brenda L. Myrick; Kelli P. Nelson; Ginny Paleg, D.Sc.PT.; Deborah R. Rivkin; Thomas J. Stengel; Abila Tazanu-Legall, M.D.; Lori Tolen; Joseph A. Vander Walde, M.D.; Joseph Winn; one vacancy.
Habilitative services are services such as occupational, physical, and speech therapy that improve a child's ability to function when child has a congenital or genetic birth defect.
In July 2012, Work Group on Access to Habilitative Services Benefits was authorized (Chapters 293 & 294, Acts of 2012). Work Group determined whether children who would benefit from and are entitled to habilitative services through their health insurance policies or contracts, or through their health maintenance organization, were actually receiving those services. Work Group considered why children are not receiving habilitative benefits, and what actions should be taken to ensure their optimum use. Work Group studied costs and benefits of expanding coverage to habilitative services for individuals up to 26 years of age.
Work Group submitted interim report in Nov. 2012 and final report in Oct. 2013.
WORK GROUP ON GENETIC TESTING
At request of Chair of House Health and Government Operations Committee, Maryland Insurance Commissioner formed Work Group on Genetic Testing in Feb. 2009. Work Group reviewed current state of genetic testing; its role in long-term care, disability, and life insurance; and its impact on privacy of health information.
Report submitted to House Health and Government Operations Committee in Dec. 2009.
WORK GROUP ON LEAD LIABILITY PROTECTION FOR RENTAL PROPERTY
Doyle L. Niemann, Chair (chosen by Maryland Insurance Commissioner)
Appointed by Maryland Insurance Commissioner: John F. Banghart; Gary L. Chandler; Frank F. Daily; Therese M. Goldsmith, Esq.; Ge Han, Ph.D.; Lesa N. Hoover, Esq.; Karen Stakem Hornig, Esq.; Saul E. Kerpelman; Ruth Ann Norton; Steven W. Sachs; John J. Scott, Jr.; Alfred Singer; Adam D. Skolnik; Pamela Young.
Appointed by Senate President: Robert J. Garagiola; Catherine E. Pugh.
Appointed by House Speaker: Pamela G. Beidle; Doyle L. Niemann.
Ex officio: Horacio A. Tablado, designee of Secretary of the Environment; Clifford S. Mitchell, M.D., designee of Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene; Edward G. Landon, designee of Secretary of Housing & Community Development.
Work Group on Lead Liability Protection for Rental Property was convened by Maryland Insurance Commissioner in June 2012 (Chapter 373, Acts of 2012). Work Group considered feasibility of either encouraging insurance industry to provide lead liability coverage for owners of pre-1978 rental property, or establishing other mechanisms or an insurance fund to provide for such insurance. In addition, Work Group evaluated extent to which private risk management tools, such as insurance and bonds, are available on commercial market.
Final report submitted Nov. 2012.
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Under Maryland Insurance Commissioner, Chief of Staff formerly managed administrative and operational activities for Commissioner.
Renamed Communications and Consumer Services in Aug. 1999.
Renamed Public Affairs in July 2005.
Reorganized as Market Regulation and Professional Licensing Division in July 2021.
In Sept. 2004, renamed Consumer Education and Advocacy Section.
Reformed as Consumer Education and Advocacy Unit in July 2021.
Under Consumer Complaint Investigation Section, abolished in 2002.
Formerly under Professional and Consumer Services, renamed Consumer Resources and moved to Consumer Complaint Investigation Section in 1999.
Reorganized as Financial Regulation Division in July 2021.
Renamed Fiscal and Support Services in 1997, when licensing functions were transferred to Licensing Section.
Under Office of Commissioner, combined with Policy to form Policy and Government Affairs in July 2003.
Under Office of Commissioner, renamed Government Relations and Policy Development in 2009.
Under Life and Health Section, functions transferred to Consumer Complaint Investigation Section in 1997.
Under Property and Casualty Section, functions transferred to Consumer Complaint Investigation Section in 1997.
Renamed Insurance Fraud and Producer Enforcement Division in July 2021.
Renamed Producer Licensing Section in July 2001.
Under Licensing Section, abolished in 2002; functions transferred to Compliance and Enforcement Section.
Inactive since 2002.
Renamed Life and Health Division in July 2021.
Under Life and Health Section, abolished in April 2018.
Under Office of Commissioner, combined with Government Affairs to form Policy and Government Affairs in July 2003.
Under Office of Commissioner, renamed Government Relations in 2006.
Under Fiscal Services, abolished in Nov. 2014. Functions divided between Fiscal Services and Compliance and Enforcement Section.
Under Compliance and Enforcement Section, abolished in Sept. 2017.
Formerly under Consumer Complaint Investigation Section, renamed Agent Enforcement Unit and transferred to Property and Casualty Section in Nov. 1999.
Under Property and Casualty Section, renamed Complaints in 2012.
Inactive since 2002.
Under Office of Chief Actuary, abolished in 1998.
Under Property and Casualty Section, renamed Rates and Forms in 2012.
Renamed Property and Casualty Division in July 2021.
Under Maryland Insurance Commissioner, drafting, proposal, and adoption of regulations, and preparation of fiscal estimates for insurance legislation introduced in General Assembly were coordinated and overseen by Regulations Coordination.
Under Maryland Insurance Commissioner, functions of Regulatory Affairs moved under Hearings in Nov. 2021.
Renamed Regulatory Affairs in July 2014.
Inactive since 2002.
Under Market Regulation and Professional Licensing Division, disbanded in July 2023. Functions assumed by Market Regulation and Professional Licensing Division.
Under Professional and Consumer Services, renamed Training and Facilities in 1997.
Staff: Tinna D. Quigley, Esq. (410) 468-2202; e-mail: tinna.quigley@maryland.gov
Ariana B. Kelly, Co-Chair (chosen by Maryland Insurance Commissioner)
Staff: Tinna D. Quigley, Esq. (410) 468-2202; e-mail: tquigley@mdinsurance.state.md.us
Staff: Tinna D. Quigley, Esq. (410) 468-2202; e-mail: tinna.quigley@maryland.gov
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