2012 News Releases
- Public Notice: Insurance Administration to Review Certain Regulations
Dec. 7, 2012
- Consumer Advisory: January Is Open Enrollment for Child-Only Health Insurance Policies in Maryland
Nov. 28, 2012
- Public Hearing on the Substitution of Benefits Under the Maryland State Benchmark Plan for Essential Health Benefits
Nov. 5, 2012
- Consumer Advisory: Will My Insurance Company Pay for a Place to Live If My Home Is Damaged by a Storm?
Oct. 29, 2012
- Consumer Advisory: If a Tree Fall on Your Property
Oct. 29, 2012
- Insurance Commissioner Issues Emergency Regulation Regarding Prescriptions, Pharmacy Payments
Oct. 28, 2012
- Know What Your Insurance Covers When a Hurricane Strikes: Preparing for Storm Includes Home Inventory, Policy Review
Oct. 26, 2012
- Erie Policyholders Recover Nearly $2 Million in Restitution, Including Interest, After Investigation by Maryland Insurance Administration
Oct. 4, 2012
- Insurance Fraud Alert for Seniors
Oct. 4, 2012
- Consumers Recover $1.1 Million in Health Insurance Claims After Investigation by Maryland Insurance Administration
Oct. 2, 2012
- Consumer Advisory: If Your Policy Lapses, Lender May Choose Insurance for You at Your Expense
Sept. 18, 2012
- Maryland Insurance Administration Offers New Service to Consumers, Industry
Sept. 11, 2012
- September is Disaster Preparedness Month, A Good Time to Review Insurance Coverage
Sept. 5, 2012
- Motor Vehicle Administration bulletin: Legislative Changes That Affect the Insurance Industry
Aug. 30, 2012
For more information, visit www.mva.maryland.gov
- Consumer Advisory: New Laws for Owners of Mopeds and Motor Scooters
Aug. 16, 2012
- College Students Should Hit the Books on Insurance: Consider Needs for Health, Auto and Renters Policies
July 23, 2012
- Mold and Mildew Damage: What Consumers Can Do and How to Determine if It Is Covered by Insurance
July 3, 2012
- Need to Make Repairs? Be Sure to Protect Yourself
July 1, 2012
- Insurance Commissioner Temporarily Lifts Time Restrictions on Prescription Refills
July 1, 2012
- If Storms Damaged Your Property, Follow These Tips
June 30, 2012
- Consumer Advisory: July Is Open Enrollment for Child-Only Health Insurance Policies in Maryland
June 26, 2012
- Maryland Insurance Administration Launches Facebook Page
June 20, 2012
- Maryland Insurance Administration Collects $2 Million Fine from AIG
June 14, 2012
- If Storms Damaged Your Property, Follow These Tips
June 2, 2012
- Are You Ready for Hurricane Season?
May 24, 2012
- During Severe Storms Awareness Week, Consider Your Insurance Needs
April 6, 2012
- Tips on GAP Insurance and Debt Cancellation Agreements
April 3, 2012
- Don't Let Flood Damage Wash Away Your Savings
March 7, 2012
- Insurance Companies Can Now Pay Premium Taxes Online on the Maryland Insurance Administration Website
February 15, 2012
- Insurance Commissioner's Decision Upheld by Court of Appeals
January 25, 2012
2011 News Releases
- Court of Appeals Decision Protects Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund Policyholders From Excessive Finance Charges
December 22, 2011
- MIA to Conduct Hearing on Availability and Affordability of Personal and Commercial Property and Casualty Insurance in Coastal Areas on Dec. 13 and 14, 2011
November 29, 2011
- January is Open Enrollment for Child-Only Health Insurance Policies in Maryland
November 28, 2011
- Maryland Insurance Administration Announces New Associate Commissioner, Promotions
November 18, 2011
- Maryland Insurance Administration Announces Grant Award of Nearly $4 Million to Enhance Health Insurance Rate Review
September 23, 2011
- Commissioner Clarifies Insurance Companies' Utilization of Percentage Deductibles for Homeowners in Areas Affected by Hurricane Irene
September 1, 2011
- Insurance Commissioner Announces Departure of Deputy Commissioner Beth Sammis
August 30, 2011
- Insurance Commissioner Provides Vital Information to Marylanders as They Recover From Hurricane Irene
August 29, 2011
- Insurance Commissioner Urges Homeowners to be Prepared for Possible Storm Damage
August 25, 2011
- Insurance Commissioner Provides Keys to Insurance Recovery from Storm Damage
August 25, 2011
- Frequently Asked Insurance Questions After A Weather-Related Loss
August 25, 2011
- Earthquake Coverage Advisory
August 25, 2011
- Insurance Commissioner Improves Oversight of Health Insurance Premiums
August 22, 2011
- HHS Announces MIA's External Review Process Meets Federal Standards
August 1, 2011
- HHS Determines MIA Effective for Health Insurance Rate Review
July 6, 2011
- MIA To Conduct Public Hearing On Process For Reviewing Health Insurance Rate Increases
June 15, 2011
- Governor Martin O'Malley Announces Therese Goldsmith as Maryland Insurance Commissioner
May 26, 2011
- MIA Urges Homeowners To Consider Insurance Protections for Flooding
May 24, 2011
- Acting Commissioner Expresses Concern Regarding Possible Congressional Repeal of Federal Funding for Health Exchanges
May 3, 2011
- Taking Home Inventories - A Key to Insurance Protection
March 24, 2011
- MIA Urges Homeowners to Consider Insurance Protections During Flood Safety Awareness Week
March 15, 2011
- Child-Only Policies Are Available In Maryland In January
January 7, 2011
2010 News Releases
- Commissioner Provides Tips for Storm Recovery
December 27, 2010
- Insurance Commissioner Provides Keys to Insurance Recovery From Storm Damage
November 17, 2010
- Maryland Convinces Health Insurers to Continue Offering Child-Only Policies
October 19, 2010
Children will have access to coverage during open enrollment twice a year.
- Commissioner Provides Keys to Insurance Recovery from Storm Damage
September 30, 2010
- Commissioner Urges Homeowners To Be Prepared For Possible Storm Damage
September 1, 2010
Have your home inventory list and insurance information handy.
- Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Announces Regional Public Education Seminars on Long-Term Care Partnership Insurance
August 10, 2010
Register for seminars scheduled for September and October
- Company Offering Bogus Health Insurance Ordered to Cease Business in Maryland
June 7, 2010
Refer to Order MIA-2010-05-036 through 046
Company names include American Trade Association, Real Benefits Association, Smart Data Solutions, and Serve America Assurance
- MIA Urges Homeowners to Consider Insurance Protections During Hurricane Preparedness Week
May 24, 2010
Learn more about Hurricane Preparedness Week May 23 to 29
Small business owners are also advised to take similar steps to review their insurance coverage in tips from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.
- Maryland Hosts Saudi Arabian Insurance Regulator Participating in International Internship Program
May 20, 2010
- Impact of Maryland February 2010 Snowstorm
February 23, 2010/Updated as of April 30, 2010
- Insurance Commissioner Provides Tips for Storm Recovery
February 9, 2010
- Insurance Regulator Issues Report Regarding CareFirst Surplus
January 8, 2010
Refer to Report to the General Assembly
- Governor O'Malley Appoints Elizabeth "Beth" Sammis as Acting Maryland Insurance Commissioner
January 8, 2010
Announcement from Governor O'Malley
2009 News Releases
- Insurance Regulator Uses Renewed Grant Money to Fight Insurance Fraud
December 22, 2009
- Insurance Commissioner Announces Resignation
December 16, 2009
Tyler to Become Chief Counsel to the Food and Drug Administration
- Commissioner To Hold Public Hearing on Surplus of CareFirst
November 17, 2009
- Insurance Commissioner Tyler Announces Public Hearing on Surplus of CareFirst
October 30, 2009
Scheduled for Thursday, November 19, 2009
Refer also to Hearing Notice
- Maryland Insurance Administration Accredited by National Association for Another Five Years
September 25, 2009
- Small Business Insurance IQ Survey Reveals Health Care Knowledge Gaps
August 25, 2009
Many small business owners unaware of financial effects of employee health care coverage
From the National Association of Insurance Commissioners
- Insurance Commissioner Tyler Promotes Karen Stakem Hornig to Deputy Insurance Commissioner
August 24, 2009
- Commission to Study Title Insurance To Hold Final Public Hearing in July
July 8, 2009
- NAIC Testifies on Consumer Financial Protection Agency
June 24, 2009
Testimony by Maryland Insurance Commissioner Ralph S. Tyler
- Insurance Regulator Orders United Healthcare to Pay More Than $1.5 Million in Restiution and Penalties
May 18, 2009
Refer to Orders MIA-2009-05-016 and MIA-2009-05-020
- Maryland Insurance Regulator Occupies New Downtown Baltimore Location
May 11, 2009
- Insurance Regulator Says Arson and Fraud Is Not the Way Out of Car Debt
May 6, 2009
Photos available upon request.
Refer to the Consumer Advisory and Flyer
- Commissioner's Tips on Why You Should Consider Purchasing Flood Insurance
April 30, 2009
- NAIC Helps Military Research, Recover Life Insurance Compensation
April 23, 2009
New online tool helps members determine eligibility for compensation
- Important Tips for Reviewing Your Insurance Coverage in These Tough Economic Times
April 17, 2009
- MIA Completes Investigation Into Company's Failure to Pay MVA Fees
April 15, 2009
67 auto insurers not paying properly on total loss vehicles
- American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Extends Health Coverage for Terminated Employees
April 6, 2009
Look for notices from your insurance company.
- Kaiser Settles With MD, VA and D.C. Regarding Missing Consumer Notices of Coverage
March 12, 2009
Refer to Order: MIA-2009-02-025
- Insurance Commissioner Approves Reduced Post-Termination Payment to Former CareFirst Executive
February 5, 2009
Refer to Order MIA-2009-02-002
- Insurance Commissioner Announces Health Insurance Reform Package for 2009 Legislative Session
February 4, 2009
- Insurance Administration Hearing Finds That Premium Finance Companies Fail To Comply With Maryland Law Regarding Interest Calculations
January 22, 2009
Refer to full decision
- Insurance Commissioner Tyler Issues Report Regarding Concierge Medicine
January 20, 2009
Refer to full report
- Federal Court Dismisses Lawsuit by Former CareFirst CEO WIlliam L. Jews
January 16, 2009
Refer to United States District Court ruling
2008 News Releases
- Insurance Commissioner Orders Premium Finance Company to Return $54,000 to Consumers for Overcharged Service Fees
December 16, 2008
Insurance Commissioner Tyler Announces Hearing Regarding Concierge Medicine
December 1, 2008
Refer to Order MIA-2008-12-002
- Maryland Hosts Chinese Insurance Regulators Participating in International Internship Program
November 20, 2008
- Insurance Commissioner Announces Withdrawal of MAIF Rate Reduction
November 18, 2008
- Commissioner Issues notice regarding surplus deficiency to Legal Mutual Insurance Society of Maryland
November 3, 2008
Refer to Order MIA-2008-10-040
- Commissioner Orders Premium Finance Companies to Comply With Maryland Law Regarding Interest Calculations
October 6, 2008
Refer to Order MIA-2008-10-003 through MIA-2008-10-011
- Commissioner Grants 45-Day Deferral of Decision Regarding MAIF Rate Reduction
October 6, 2008
Refer to Order MIA-2008-08-002
- AIG Policyholders Should Be Careful and Educated Before Replacing Policies
September 25, 2008
Insurance companies are financially sound; switching may have hidden costs; insurers, brokers and agents warned to follow consumer protection rules
- Insurance Commissioner Advises Consumers on AIG
September 16, 2008
- Commissioner Provides Keys to Insurance Recovery From Storm Damage
September 8, 2008
- Commissioner Urges Homeowners To Be Prepared For Possible Storm Damage
September 5, 2008
Have your home inventory and insurance information handy.
- MIA Urges Homeowners to Consider Insurance Protections During National Preparedness Month in September
August 29, 2008
- Commissioner Approves ACA Financial Guaranty Corporation Settlement and Restructuring Plan
August 8, 2008
Refer to Order MIA-2008-08-011
- Commissioner Reduces Termination Payment to Former CareFirst CEO by 50 percent
July 14, 2008
Refer to Order and Statement of Reasons
- Commissioner Tyler Announces New Associate Commissioner of Insurance Fraud
July 8, 2008
- Commissioner Fines Liberty Mutual For Violations Regarding Consumer Notices
June 5, 2008
Refer to MIA-2008-06-001
- Insurance Commissioner Takes Action Regarding Misappropriations in Mortgage Settlements
May 29, 2008
Refer to Orders MIA-2008-05-040 and MIA-2008-05-041 and MIA-2008-05-042 and MIA-2008-05-043
- Hearing Regarding Former CareFirst CEO Compensation
April 25, 2008
- Commissioner Expands Consumer Education With Spanish Brochures in 2008
April 23, 2008
- Insurance Commissioner and Attorney General Announce First Comprehensive Regulatory Scheme of Pharmacy Benefit Managers in the Nation
April 17, 2008
- Commissioner Urges Homeowners To Insure To Value
April 16, 2008
Refer to Homeowner Reconstruction Cost Estimators
- Commissioner Promotes Consumer Education With New Brochures in 2008
April 15, 2008
Refer to Publications link on the left.
- Commissioner Welcomes Berkshire Hathaway to Bond Market in Maryland
February 29, 2008
- Commissioner Announces Decision That Current Law Permits Allstate To Refuse To Issue New Homeowners Policies In Coastal Areas
February 11, 2008
Refer to Order MIA-2007-07-001
- Maryland Insurance Administration Announces Fourth Quarter 2007 Fraud Accomplishments
January 10, 2008
