Group Says New Maryland Law Slams Door on Rebates by Shady Contractors

Maryland Senate Bill 736 was signed into law by Gov. Martin O’Malley on May 2. The law will be enacted as Code of Maryland Insurance Article § 27-407.2. Howard Goldblatt, government affairs director at the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud, said … Continue reading

New Rules Announced for Homeowners Using Sandy Disaster Aid to Rebuild

Homeowners and businesses using federal disaster aid to rebuild from Superstorm Sandy will have to take additional flood protection measures, top federal officials announced last week. The new standard, announced on April 4, will require that residential, commercial or infrastructure … Continue reading

Know What Your Insurance Covers When a Storm Strikes

By:Vivian D. Laxton, Director of Public Affairs Preparing for storms Includes home Inventory, and policy review according to The Maryland Insurance Administration. Homeowners and renters alike should review their policies to see which kinds of damage are covered and which … Continue reading

What Is My Insurance Company Required to Cover if My Siding Is Damaged by Hail or Wind?

BY: Betsy Charlow – MD Insurance Administration The answer to this question depends upon the language of your policy. The first thing you must determine is whether your policy covers the “peril” (event) that caused the damage. Damage caused by … Continue reading

Social Media Use By Community Associations

The use of social media has many advantages and associations should consider using social media platforms as a potentially inexpensive and efficient way to communicate with members and encourage community participation.  However, the decision to use social media, like any … Continue reading

National Hurricane Center Report: Sandy Was 2nd-Costliest Hurricane in U.S.

Superstorm Sandy was the deadliest hurricane in the northeastern U.S. in 40 years and the second-costliest in the nation’s history, according to a report released Tuesday, Feb. 12. The storm’s effects reached far and wide, according to the National Hurricane … Continue reading

NJ Officials Warn of Storm-Damaged Car Re-Sales

New Jersey officials are warning would-be car buyers to be careful about buying vehicles that may have been damaged by Superstorm Sandy. The state’s motor vehicle commission has seen a near 6,000 percent increase in flood-damaged and salvage vehicle titles … Continue reading