Maryland § 14-4A-09
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 14-4A-09, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14-4A-09.
(a) Unless authorized by the Maryland Insurance Commissioner to engage in the insurance business in the State, a warrantor may not use the following words in its name, contracts, or literature:
(1) “Insurance”;
(2) “Casualty”;
(3) “Surety”;
(4) “Mutual”; or
(5) Any other words that are:
(i) Descriptive of the insurance, casualty, or surety business; or
(ii) Deceptively similar to the name or description of an insurer, a surety corporation, or another warrantor.
(b) A warrantor may use the term “guaranty” or a similar word in the warrantor’s name.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 14-4A-09
What does Maryland Code § 14-4A-09 cover?
Section 14-4A-09 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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