Md. Code, Insurance § 27-401
This is the official text of Md. Code, Insurance § 27-401, part of Maryland’s Code, Insurance — regulates insurance companies and the policies they sell.
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§27–401.
Official statutory text
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) (1) “Claim” means a demand for payment or benefit under a policy or contract by an insured, third party, or representative of the insured or third party.
(2) “Claim” includes a demand for payment or benefit made against:
(i) the State under Title 12 of the State Government Article, Title 2, Subtitle 5 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article, or Title 9 of the Labor and Employment Article; or
(ii) the Maryland Transit Administration when acting as a self–insurer under § 7–703 of the Transportation Article.
(c) “Motor vehicle accident” means an occurrence involving a motor vehicle that results in damage to property or injury to a person.
(b) (1) “Claim” means a demand for payment or benefit under a policy or contract by an insured, third party, or representative of the insured or third party.
(2) “Claim” includes a demand for payment or benefit made against:
(i) the State under Title 12 of the State Government Article, Title 2, Subtitle 5 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article, or Title 9 of the Labor and Employment Article; or
(ii) the Maryland Transit Administration when acting as a self–insurer under § 7–703 of the Transportation Article.
(c) “Motor vehicle accident” means an occurrence involving a motor vehicle that results in damage to property or injury to a person.
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