What is the official name of the department in charge of insurance regulation for Maryland?

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The Maryland Commissioner of Insurance serves as head of the Maryland Insurance Administration, an independent agency within the state executive branch created in 1993. Prior to that, insurance was a part of the Department of Licensing and Regulation. The commissioner oversees the department's efforts to regulate the state's insurance companies and producers and investigate complaints consumers have about their insurance coverage.[1]

Current officeholder

The current officeholder is Kathleen Birrane.[2] She was appointed by Gov. Larry Hogan in May 2020.[3]

Authority

The Maryland Commissioner of Insurance's powers, term of office, etc. are derived from the Insurance Statute of the Maryland Code of Public General Laws.

Section 2-101:

(a) (1) There is a Maryland Insurance Administration. (2) The Administration is an independent unit of the State government. (b) The head of the Administration is the Maryland Insurance Commissioner. (c) The Commissioner shall control and supervise the Administration.[4]

Qualifications

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Appointments

What is the official name of the department in charge of insurance regulation for Maryland?

Maryland state government organizational chart

The commissioner of insurance is appointed by the governor, with state Senate advice and consent, to a four-year term.[4]

Vacancies

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Duties

The Maryland Insurance Administration has the following responsibilities:[2]

  • Protect Maryland consumers by regulating the state's insurance companies and producers.
  • Investigate complaints consumers have about their insurance coverage, including, but not limited to, life, health, automobile, and homeowners.
  • License insurance companies and producers operating in Maryland.
  • Conduct financial examinations of insurance companies to ensure solvency.
  • Conduct market conduct examinations to ensure compliance with Maryland's insurance laws.
  • Investigate acts of insurance fraud.
  • Review and approve rates and contract forms.

Divisions

Updated January 20, 2021

The Maryland Insurance Administration is divided into the following divisions:[5]

  • Office of the Commissioner
  • Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner, Chief of Staff, Associate Commissioner for Hearings ​
  • Public Affairs
  • Government Relations
  • Regulations
  • Fiscal Services
  • Human Resources
  • Management Information Systems
  • Consumer Education and Advocacy
  • Examination & Auditing
  • Insurance Fraud
  • Life & Health
  • Property & Casualty
  • Office of the Attorney General
  • Office of the Chief Actuary

State budget

See also: Maryland state budget and finances

The Insurance Administration and Regulation's budget for fiscal year 2022 was $33,055,842.[6]

Compensation

See also: Compensation of state executive officers

2021

In 2021, the commissioner received a salary of $174,621, according to the Council of State Governments.[7]

2020

In 2020, the insurance commissioner received a salary of $157,386, according to the Council of State Governments.[8]

2019

In 2019, the insurance commissioner received a salary of $157,386, according to the Council of State Governments.[9]

2018

In 2018, the insurance commissioner received a salary of $157,386, according to the Council of State Governments.[10]

2017

In 2017, the insurance commissioner received a salary of $157,386, according to the Council of State Governments.[11]

2016

In 2016, the insurance commissioner received a salary of $157,386, according to the Council of State Governments.[12]

2015

In 2015, the insurance commissioner's salary was estimated between $124,175 and $166,082, according to the Council of State Governments.[13]

2014

In 2014, the commissioner's salary was estimated between $124,175 and $166,082, according to the Council of State Governments.[14]

2013

In 2013, the commissioner's salary was estimated between $124,175 and $166,082, according to the Council of State Governments.[15]

2012

In 2012, the commissioner of insurance was paid an estimated $166,082, according to the Council of State Governments.[16]

2010

In 2010, the commissioner of insurance was paid an estimated $156,060, according to the Council of State Governments.[17]

Historical officeholders

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Contact information

Maryland Insurance Administration 200 Saint Paul Place, Suite 2700 Baltimore, MD 21202 1-800-492-6116 410-468-2000

See also

  • Insurance Commissioner
  • Alfred Redmer
  • Maryland state executive offices

What is the official name of the department in charge of insurance regulation for Maryland?

Suggest a link

  • Maryland Office of the Commissioner of Insurance

  1. Maryland State Archives, "Maryland Insurance Administration - Historical Evolution," accessed January 20, 2021
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Maryland Insurance Administration, "About the Maryland Insurance Administration," accessed January 20, 2021
  3. The Office of Governor Larry Hogan, "Governor Hogan Appoints Kathleen A. Birrane as Maryland Insurance Commissioner," May 1, 2020
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Maryland General Assembly, "Insurance," accessed January 20, 2021
  5. Maryland Insurance Administration, "MIA Divisions," accessed January 20, 2021
  6. Maryland Department of Budget and Management, "Total Fund Appropriation Detail FY2022," accessed September 13, 2021
  7. Issuu, "The Book of the States 2021," accessed September 22, 2022
  8. Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2020," accessed January 20, 2021
  9. Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2019," accessed January 20, 2021
  10. Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2018," accessed January 20, 2021
  11. Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2017," accessed January 20, 2021
  12. Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2016," accessed January 20, 2021
  13. Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2015," accessed January 20, 2021
  14. Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," accessed January 20, 2021
  15. Council of State Governments, "Table 4.11 Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," accessed January 20, 2021
  16. Council of State Governments, "Table 4.11 Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," accessed January 20, 2021
  17. The Council of State Governments, "The Book of States 2010 Table 4.11," accessed January 20, 2021