(a) The Commissioner shall commence a delinquency proceeding against an insurer by applying to the court for an order that directs the insurer to show cause why the court should not grant the relief requested.
(b) (1) The court may consider an application for commencement of a delinquency proceeding only if the application is filed by the Commissioner in the name of the State.
(2) After a hearing under the terms of the show–cause order, the court:
(i) shall either grant or deny the application; and
(ii) may order other relief as the nature of the case and the interests of the policyholders, creditors, stockholders, members, subscribers, or the public may require.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 2 - Liquidation, Rehabilitation, Reorganization, and Conservation
Section 9-202 - Uniform Insurers Liquidation Act
Section 9-203 - Scope of Subtitle
Section 9-204 - Exclusiveness of Remedy
Section 9-205 - Immunity From Liability
Section 9-206 - Fees and Costs
Section 9-207 - Appointment of Staff
Section 9-208 - Persons Subject to Delinquency Proceedings
Section 9-209 - Jurisdiction and Venue
Section 9-210 - Commencement of Delinquency Proceedings
Section 9-211 - Grounds for Conservation, Rehabilitation, or Liquidation of Insurers
Section 9-212 - Orders to Rehabilitate, Liquidate, or Conserve Insurers
Section 9-213 - Appointed Receivers
Section 9-214 - Notice to Policyholders of Delinquency Proceeding
Section 9-215 - Seizure Orders; Injunctions
Section 9-216 - Appeals to Court of Special Appeals
Section 9-217 - Loans and Pledges of Assets
Section 9-218 - Administration of Assets of Domestic or Alien Insurers
Section 9-219 - Administration of Assets of Insurers Not Domiciled in State
Section 9-220 - Attachment or Garnishment of Assets
Section 9-221 - Voidable Transfers
Section 9-223 - Limitations on Insurer Pending Repayment to Guaranty Associations
Section 9-224 - Disbursements of Assets to Guaranty Associations
Section 9-225 - Assessment of Members or Subscribers of Mutual or Reciprocal Insurers
Section 9-226 - Procedures for Filing Claims
Section 9-227 - Priority of Claims
Section 9-228 - Disposition of Claims
Section 9-229.1 - Netting Agreements and Financial Contracts
Section 9-230 - Cooperation With Commissioner Required; Penalties
Section 9-231 - Notice of Impairment Required; Contributing to Impairment Prohibited; Penalties