2013 Maryland Code
INSURANCE
§ 23-505 - Failure to pay delinquency and collection charge
§23-505.
The holder of a power of attorney may not cancel an insurance contract because a delinquency and collection charge under § 23-306 of this title has not been paid.
§ 23-505 - 1. Commercial automobile, fire, or liability insurance -- Discrimination against premium finance company
An insurer that markets through independent insurance producers as defined in this article may not:
(1) refuse to issue or deny the issuance of a policy because premiums have been advanced by a registered premium finance company not affiliated with the insurer; or
(2) require an insured to use a particular premium finance company or other installment plan.
§ 23-505 - 2. Commercial automobile, fire, or liability insurance -- Discrimination against premium financing
(a) In general. -- An insurer that markets through independent insurance producers as defined in this article may not discriminate, intimidate, or retaliate against an insurance producer or insured that uses premium financing by denying the insurance producer or insured the same rights accorded to insurance producers or insureds who pay premiums in a different manner.
(b) Disclosures comparing costs and terms. -- With respect to personal lines automobile insurance, an independent insurance producer, who directly or indirectly has an ownership interest in a premium finance company, shall provide a disclosure to be signed by the insured comparing the costs and terms of premium financing with the insurer's alternative payment plan.
(c) Contents of disclosures. -- The disclosure required by subsection (b) of this section shall:
(1) state the total amount to be paid by the insured under the premium finance agreement during the policy term, including premium, any down payment, and all interest, fees, and charges incident to the premium finance agreement and resulting extension of credit; and
(2) state the total amount to be paid by the insured under the insurer's alternative payment plan during the policy term, including premium, any down payment, and all fees and charges incident to the alternative payment plan.
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