Latest Maryland Headlines
All the headlines from our Maryland Topic Page, ordered by recency.
NOAA Opens Center for Weather and Climate Prediction at U. of Maryland
Oct 15 2012 // The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is opening its new Center for Weather and Climate Prediction, located at the University of Maryland in College Park.NOAA Center for Weather and Climate Prediction. Photo...
Md. Woman Convicted of Disability Fraud, Faces Up to 5 Years in Jail
Oct 12 2012 // Prosecutors say a woman who collected federal disability benefits while operating a fitness center has been convicted of making false statements to obtain those benefits. A jury convicted 48-year-old Darlene Altvater of...
Maryland Issues Consumer Advisory on ‘Force-Placed’ Insurance
Oct 8 2012 // The Maryland Insurance Administration recently issued a consumer advisory, reminding consumers that if they borrow money to buy a car or home and let the insurance policy lapse (cease to exist/end), the loan agreement may...
Md. Consumers Receive $2M in Restitution From Erie Insurance Companies
Oct 5 2012 // Regulators said Maryland consumers received nearly $2 million in refunded premium and interest payments — after an investigation by the Maryland Insurance Administration discovered that two Erie insurance companies...
A Look at Some New Laws Taking Effect in Maryland
Oct 2 2012 // Here is a glance at some of the new laws that went into effect in Maryland October 1: CHEMOTHERAPY PARITY Health insurance companies will have to level the playing field for out-of-pocket patient expenses for oral...
Maryland Law for Moped Riders Goes Into Effect Oct. 1
Sep 27 2012 // Maryland moped riders will have to wear helmets and eye protection beginning Monday, Oct. 1. The new law also requires that motor scooters and mopeds be titled and insured. And scooter drivers must also have either a valid...
Maryland Issues Consumer Advisory on ‘Lender-Placed’ Insurance
Sep 20 2012 // The Maryland Insurance Administration issued a consumer advisory this week, reminding consumers that lapsed insurance policies can lead to “lender-placed” or “force-placed” insurance that are often...
Maryland Man Sued Over Travel Insurance Policy on Missing Companion
Sep 11 2012 // An American Express subsidiary is suing a Maryland man who was jailed for months in Aruba in the suspected death of his traveling companion. The subsidiary, AMEX Assurance Company, seeks to void a travel insurance policy...
As Storm Season Shifts Into High Gear, Homeowners Urged to Be Prepared
Sep 7 2012 // As hurricane season shifts into high gear, the Maryland Insurance Administration is reminding consumers that September is Disaster Preparedness Month. Maryland regulators are advising homeowners to check what their...
Maryland Court: Former NFL Punter Eligible for Workers’ Comp
Aug 24 2012 // Maryland’s highest court has ruled former Washington Redskins punter Tom Tupa is eligible for workers compensation for an injury while warming up for a preseason game in 2005 at FedEx Field. The Maryland Court of...
Maryland Officials Encourage Crop Insurance, Boost Advertising Budget
Aug 22 2012 // Maryland agriculture officials are encouraging farmers to buy crop insurance.Photo: Maryland Dept. of AgricultureSteve Connelly, an Agriculture Department marketing specialist, told The Salisbury Daily Times that the...
Maryland’s Dog-Bite Liability Bill Fails in Special Session
Aug 20 2012 // A measure that Maryland lawmakers hoped would address liability concerns relating to a court ruling on dog bites by pit bulls has died in the recent special session on gambling. The House and Senate could not reconcile...
Md. Consumers Reminded of New Registration, Insurance Rules for Mopeds
Aug 16 2012 // Maryland insurance regulators are reminding consumers that beginning October 1, there will be new state laws and requirements concerning mopeds and motor scooters.This week, Maryland regulators issued an advisory notice...
Maryland Senate Approves Strict Liability for All Dog Bites
Aug 13 2012 // The Maryland Senate has voted to change a state law so that it creates a strict liability standard for owners of all dogs, not just pit bulls. The change was in response to a court ruling that determined pit bulls are...
Md. Regulators Advise College Students to Get Smart About Insurance
Aug 1 2012 // As students head off to college in the fall, the Maryland Insurance Administration is encouraging young adults – and their parents – to get smart about insurance.Students heading off to college might not be...
Md. Catholics Embark on 100-Mile Walk to Protest Birth Control Coverage
Jul 31 2012 // A Roman Catholic priest from Hancock is leading parishioners on a 100-mile walk to Baltimore to protest an Obama administration policy requiring private health insurance plans to cover contraception. The walk began at St....
After the Derecho Storm, Claims Are Pouring In
Jul 23 2012 // As the mid-Atlantic states continue to recover from last month’s destructive “derecho” storm system, insurance claims have been pouring in by tens of thousands. In Maryland, over 30,000 derecho-related...
Be on Lookout for Mold Damage After Storms, Maryland Regulator Advises
Jul 9 2012 // Damages from recent strong storms in the mid-Atlantic states could lead to even more damage down the road, with moisture and heat contributing to the growth of mold in homes and other buildings, according to insurance...
Derecho-Related Claims Pouring In; 22,000 Claims in Maryland So Far
Jul 6 2012 // As the mid-Atlantic states continue to recover from last week’s destructive “derecho” storm system, insurance claims have been pouring in by tens of thousands. In Maryland, approximately 22,000...
Md. Regulator Offers Claims Tips, Says Hiring Public Adjuster May Help
Jul 2 2012 // Following this past weekend’s storms, Maryland Insurance Commissioner Therese Goldsmith is advising homeowners to take steps to protect themselves financially.Commissioner Goldsmith is advising homeowners to take...
