Legislation
- Title
- Health Care Provider Malpractice Insurance - Authorization to Settle - Clarification
- Sponsored by
- Chair, Finance Committee (By Request - Departmental - Maryland Insurance Administration)
- Status
- Approved by the Governor - Chapter 106
- Analysis
- Fiscal and Policy Note
Synopsis
Altering the settlement provision required to be included in policies of health care malpractice insurance to clarify that the insurer is authorized, without restriction, to negotiate and effect a compromise of claims unless the settlement amount exceeds the limits of the insurer's liability.
Committees
- Original:
- Finance
- Opposite:
- Economic Matters
Details
Bill File Type: Pre-Filed
Effective Date(s): October 1, 2019
By Request of the Governor
(
19-104 )
Last Updated: 2/3/2020 2:32 PM