§ 23-302

Maryland § 23-302

• Jurisdiction: Maryland
• Article gin: Insurance
• Title: 23

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(a) A copy of each premium finance agreement or other notice of a premium finance agreement that describes the policy or policies involved shall be given to the agency issuing the policy or policies or to the insurers involved.

(b) (1) If a policy is procured through a surplus lines broker licensed in the State, and payment is not made directly to the surplus lines broker or the insurer, a copy of the premium finance agreement or other notice of the premium finance agreement shall be sent to the surplus lines broker by the insurance producer or premium finance company.

(2) A premium finance company may require an insurance producer who procures premium financing to:

(i) send to the surplus lines broker the notice required under paragraph (1) of this subsection within 10 business days of the execution of a premium finance agreement; and

(ii) provide to the premium finance company, within 10 business days of receipt of a policy, the insurer’s name, policy number, and any other information necessary to complete a premium finance agreement.

(c) When a premium finance agreement is signed, the premium finance company, or the insurance producer, if applicable, shall provide the insured with, or cause the insured to be provided with, a legible copy of the fully completed and executed premium finance agreement.