(a) For purposes of this subtitle, with respect to policies of personal insurance, private passenger motor vehicle liability insurance, commercial insurance, and workers’ compensation insurance, the issuance by an insurer of a new policy to replace an expiring policy issued by that insurer is a renewal.
(b) For purposes of this subtitle, with respect to policies of personal insurance, private passenger motor vehicle liability insurance, commercial insurance, and workers’ compensation insurance, the issuance by an insurer of a new policy to replace an expiring policy issued by another admitted insurer within the same insurance holding company system, as defined in § 7–101 of this article, is a renewal if:
(1) the policyholder’s premium does not increase; and
(2) the policyholder does not experience a reduction in coverage.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 27 - Unfair Trade Practices and Other Prohibited Practices
Subtitle 6 - Cancellations, Nonrenewals, Premium Increases, and Reductions in Coverage
Section 27-601.2 - Delivery of Notice by Electronic Means
Section 27-602 - Cancellation or Nonrenewal of Policies -- Required Notices
Section 27-604 - Statement of Actual Reason for Cancellation of or Refusal to Renew Policy
Section 27-606 - Cancellation or Nonrenewal of Policies -- Required Notices
Section 27-607 - Notice of Amount of Renewal and Expiring Policy Premiums
Section 27-608 - Premium Increase for Commercial Insurance -- Notice Required
Section 27-608.1 - Transfer of Policyholder Between Insurers
Section 27-609 - Exclusion of Named Driver
Section 27-610 - Notice of Renewal Premium Due
Section 27-611 - Notice of Effect of Failure to Renew or Replace Motor Vehicle Insurance
Section 27-612 - Liability of Insurer for Coverage
Section 27-613 - Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance Policies
Section 27-614 - Private Passenger Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance Policies -- Premium Increase