(a) On advance written notice to an insurer, the Commissioner may extend by a maximum of 60 days the grace period for making premium payments on life insurance, accident, and health insurance policies if:
(1) an emergency situation exists that would delay or prevent the prompt and orderly payment of the premiums due by all or a substantial number of the insureds of the insurer; and
(2) the emergency is not the fault of the insureds.
(b) For purposes of this section, an emergency situation includes a fire, earthquake, flood, postal strike, insurance producer strike, or other situation that is not under the control of insureds.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 12 - Policy Forms and Provisions
Subtitle 2 - Life and Health Insurance and Annuities
Section 12-201 - Insurable Interest Required for Personal Insurance
Section 12-202 - Application or Consent Required for Life or Health Insurance Contracts
Section 12-203 - Filing and Approval of Forms
Section 12-204 - Hearings on Minimum Benefits or Coverage
Section 12-205 - Disapproval of Forms
Section 12-206 - Applications for Life or Health Insurance or Annuities
Section 12-207 - Statements in Applications for Life or Health Insurance or Annuities
Section 12-208 - Discharge on Payment
Section 12-209 - Prohibited Provisions in Policy or Contract
Section 12-210 - Extension of Grace Period on Life, Accident, or Health Insurance Policy
Section 12-211 - Prohibited Provision in Disability Policies