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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 officeholderThe current officeholder is Kathleen Birrane.[2] She was appointed by Gov. Larry Hogan in May 2020.[3] AuthorityThe 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:
QualificationsNote: Ballotpedia's state executive officials project researches the constitutional or statutory text that establishes the requirements necessary to qualify for a state executive office. That information for the Maryland Commissioner of Insurance has not yet been added. After extensive research, we were unable to identify any relevant information on state official websites. If you have any additional information about this office for inclusion on this section and/or page, please email us. AppointmentsThe commissioner of insurance is appointed by the governor, with state Senate advice and consent, to a four-year term.[4] VacanciesNote: Ballotpedia's state executive officials project researches the constitutional or statutory text that details the process of filling vacancies for a state executive office. That information for the Maryland Commissioner of Insurance has not yet been added. After extensive research, we were unable to identify any relevant information on state official websites. If you have any additional information about this office for inclusion on this section and/or page, please email us. DutiesThe Maryland Insurance Administration has the following responsibilities:[2]
DivisionsUpdated January 20, 2021The Maryland Insurance Administration is divided into the following divisions:[5]
State budgetSee also: Maryland state budget and financesThe Insurance Administration and Regulation's budget for fiscal year 2022 was $33,055,842.[6] CompensationSee also: Compensation of state executive officers2021In 2021, the commissioner received a salary of $174,621, according to the Council of State Governments.[7] 2020In 2020, the insurance commissioner received a salary of $157,386, according to the Council of State Governments.[8] 2019In 2019, the insurance commissioner received a salary of $157,386, according to the Council of State Governments.[9] 2018In 2018, the insurance commissioner received a salary of $157,386, according to the Council of State Governments.[10] 2017In 2017, the insurance commissioner received a salary of $157,386, according to the Council of State Governments.[11] 2016In 2016, the insurance commissioner received a salary of $157,386, according to the Council of State Governments.[12] 2015In 2015, the insurance commissioner's salary was estimated between $124,175 and $166,082, according to the Council of State Governments.[13] 2014In 2014, the commissioner's salary was estimated between $124,175 and $166,082, according to the Council of State Governments.[14] 2013In 2013, the commissioner's salary was estimated between $124,175 and $166,082, according to the Council of State Governments.[15] 2012In 2012, the commissioner of insurance was paid an estimated $166,082, according to the Council of State Governments.[16] 2010In 2010, the commissioner of insurance was paid an estimated $156,060, according to the Council of State Governments.[17] Historical officeholdersNote: Ballotpedia's state executive officials project researches state official websites for chronological lists of historical officeholders; information for the Maryland Commissioner of Insurance has not yet been added because the information was unavailable on the relevant state official websites, or we are currently in the process of formatting the list for this office. If you have any additional information about this office for inclusion on this section and/or page, please email us. The link below is to the most recent stories in a Google news search for the terms Maryland Commissioner of Insurance. These results are automatically generated from Google. Ballotpedia does not curate or endorse these articles. Contact informationMaryland Insurance Administration 200 Saint Paul Place, Suite 2700 Baltimore, MD 21202 1-800-492-6116 410-468-2000 See also
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