Maryland Insurance Section 24-202
§ 24-202.
  Subject to the limitations and immunities of this subtitle, the purpose of this subtitle is to provide:
    (1)   for the payment of indemnities to persons that suffer injuries arising out of the rendering of or failure to render professional services by physicians or other health care providers;
    (2)   a means for physicians or other health care providers to obtain insurance against liability for injuries arising out of the rendering of or failure to render professional services; and
    (3)   property insurance and casualty insurance related to the provision of health care or to health care facilities used by physicians or other health care providers.