Maryland Insurance Section 27-401

      (a)      In this subtitle, "claim" means a demand for payment or benefit under a policy or contract by an insured, third party, or representative of the insured or third party.

      (b)      "Claim" includes a demand for payment or benefit made against:

            (1)      the State under Title 12 of the State Government Article, Title 8, Subtitle 1 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article, or Title 9 of the Labor and Employment Article; or

            (2)      the Maryland Transit Administration when acting as a self-insurer under § 7-703 of the Transportation Article.