(a) Unless the insurer to which a contract relates gives written consent, the contract between a managing general agent and an insurer obtained by the Commissioner during an examination or investigation under this subtitle, or reported or filed under this subtitle:
(1) shall be treated confidentially;
(2) is not subject to subpoena; and
(3) may not be made public by the Commissioner, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, or any other person.
(b) The Commissioner may publish all or part of a contract between a managing general agent and an insurer in the manner that the Commissioner considers appropriate if, after giving the managing general agent and insurer notice and an opportunity to be heard, the Commissioner finds that the interest of the policyholders or the public will be served by publication of the contract.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 8 - Entities That Act as Insurers
Subtitle 2 - Managing General Agents
Section 8-202 - Certificate of Qualification Required
Section 8-202.1 - Applicant Qualifications
Section 8-203 - Applications for Certificate of Qualification
Section 8-204 - Issuance of Certificate of Qualification
Section 8-205 - Term and Renewal of Certificate of Qualification
Section 8-206 - Denials, Refusals to Renew, Suspensions, and Revocations; Penalties
Section 8-207 - Bond or Errors and Omissions Policy; Examination
Section 8-208 - Contract Between Managing General Agent and Insurer
Section 8-209 - Prohibited Activities of Managing General Agent
Section 8-210 - Duties of Insurer as to Managing General Agents
Section 8-212 - Confidentiality of Contracts
Section 8-213 - Submanaging General Agents to Comply With Subtitle