Maryland News

Legislation to Expand Liability Risk Retention Act Introduced into Congress

Legislation designed to modernize the federal Liability Risk Retention Act (LRRA) of 1986 was introduced into Congress yesterday. H.R. 5792, or the “Increasing Insurance Coverage Options for Consumers Act of 2008,” would allow risk retention groups (RRGs) to write property …

Maryland Lawmakers Put Off Bills on Teen Driving until 2009

Supporters of bills that would put new restrictions on teen drivers in Maryland are vowing to try again next year. Several teen driving proposals died in the recently concluded legislative session. The only one to pass was a bill requiring …

Maryland Pulls Plug on Speed Cameras

Speed cameras aren’t coming to Maryland highways. State lawmakers appeared poised to allow speeding cameras, but the final moments of the year’s session in Annapolis ticked away without lawmakers agreeing on the bill. That means the measure dies until next …

New Markets

The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of 25,000 coverages and programs. To find additional markets, or to submit markets, go to www.MyNewMarkets.com. Sports & Recreation Nuts & Bolts: Sadler Sports and Recreation is offering sports and recreation …

Agents in the East Find Recession Hurts Others More Than Them

How agents from Mass. to Virginia are faring as the economy slows, competition quickens and government changes the rules Agents across New England and the Mid-Atlantic states are worried about how they and their customers will fare as the region’s …

New Markets

The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of 25,000 coverages and programs. To find additional markets, or to submit markets, go to www.MyNewMarkets.com. Sports and Recreation Nuts & Bolts: Sadler Sports and Recreation is offering sports and recreation …

New Markets

The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of 25,000 coverages and programs. To find additional markets, or to submit markets, go to www.MyNewMarkets.com. Sports & Recreation Nuts & Bolts: Sadler Sports and Recreation is offering sports and recreation …

Maryland Negotiates Disclosure of Cell Phone Insurance Terms

Maryland Attorney General Douglas Gansler announced Friday an agreement with four wireless phone providers on disclosure of the costs of cell phone insurance. Gansler said he wants to be sure consumers know what they are getting. “While prior company materials …

New Markets

The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of 25,000 coverages and programs. To find additional markets, or to submit markets, go to www.MyNewMarkets.com. Liquor Liability with Assault and Battery Nuts & Bolts: United States Liability Insurance is writing …

Main Street America Adds States to Personal Auto Program

The Main Street America Group introduced its new Personal Auto MVP (multivariate rating program) product to its independent insurance agents in Maryland and Tennessee, bringing the total now to nine states. Personal Auto MVP features “predictive modeling” or “multivariate” rating. …