(a) If the Society requests a rate increase of more than 7.5% and, at the time of the rate filing, the Society’s surplus is more than 500% of its authorized control level risk-based capital, the Commissioner may determine whether the Society’s surplus is excessive.
(b) If, after a hearing, the Commissioner determines that the surplus is excessive, the Commissioner may order the rates filed to be reduced.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 24 - State Created Mutual Societies and Other Entities
Subtitle 2 - Medical Mutual Liability Insurance Society of Maryland
Section 24-202 - Legislative Policy
Section 24-203 - Medical Mutual Liability Insurance Society of Maryland
Section 24-204 - Board of Directors
Section 24-205 - Administration of Society by Licensed Insurer
Section 24-206 - Scope of Certificate of Authority
Section 24-207 - Assessments; Nonassessable Policies
Section 24-208 - Membership Fees
Section 24-209 - Policy Terms and Conditions of Coverage
Section 24-211 - Financial Reporting and Analysis
Section 24-212 - Excess Surplus; Rate Reduction