(a) (1) If an insurer uses a catastrophic risk planning model or other model in setting homeowner’s insurance rates or refusing to issue or renew homeowner’s insurance because of the geographic location of the risk, the insurer shall:
(i) file with the Commissioner a description of the specific model used in setting the rate or refusing to issue or renew homeowner’s insurance because of the geographic location of the risk; and
(ii) make arrangements for the vendor of the model to explain to the Commissioner and the People’s Insurance Counsel the data used in the model and the manner in which the output is obtained.
(2) If at any time an insurer changes the catastrophic risk planning model or other model upon which it is relying, the insurer shall notify the Commissioner of the change and comply with paragraph (1) of this subsection.
(b) (1) The information filed under subsection (a) of this section is proprietary and confidential commercial information under § 4–335 of the General Provisions Article.
(2) The People’s Insurance Counsel shall maintain the confidentiality of any proprietary and confidential commercial information to which the People’s Insurance Counsel obtains access under subsection (a) of this section.
(c) The Commissioner may adopt regulations to implement the provisions of this section.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 19 - Property and Casualty Insurance
Subtitle 2 - Homeowner's Insurance Policies
Section 19-202 - Coverage for Water Damage
Section 19-203 - Liability Coverage for Family Child Care Providers
Section 19-204 - Provisions for Payment of Medical Expenses
Section 19-205 - Annual Summary Statements
Section 19-206 - Insurer to Provide Information and Advice Concerning Flood Insurance
Section 19-206.1 - Notice to Homeowner or Renter Concerning Exclusions for Certain Breeds of Dogs
Section 19-207 - Statement of Optional Coverage Available
Section 19-208 - Coverage for Additional Living Expenses
Section 19-209 - Underwriting Standard in Homeowner's Insurance Policy
Section 19-210 - Actuarially Justified Premium Discount
Section 19-211 - Catastrophic Risk Planning Model
Section 19-212 - Plan of Material Reduction
Section 19-213 - Additional Payments for Replacement Costs
Section 19-214 - Limitation on Number of Claims Made -- Notice