Claims Filed as a Direct or Indirect Result of the February Snow Storm

MARTIN O'MALLEY Governor ANTHONY G. BROWN Lt. Governor  BETH SAMMIS Acting Commissioner KAREN STAKEM HORNIG Deputy Commissioner JOY HATCHETTE Associate Commissioner Consumer Education and Advocacy 200 St. Paul Place, Suite 2700 Baltimore, Maryland 21202 Direct Dial: 410-468-2029 Fax: 410-468-2430 Email: jhatchette@mdinsurance.state.md.us 1-800-492-6116 TTY: 1-800-735-2258 # BULLETIN 10-06 Date: February 17, 2010 To: All Property and Casualty Insurers, the Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund (MAIF) and the Joint Insurance Association (JIA) Re: Claims Filed as a Direct or Indirect Result of the February Snow Storm (CAT 92 and CAT 94) Governor Martin O'Malley is treating the snow storms, which have been classified as CAT 92 and CAT 94, as one event. Therefore, when processing all property damage claims, insurers should take all reasonable steps to impose one deductible for all property damage claims filed as a direct or indirect result of the February snow storm (CAT 92 and CAT 94). Insurers should provide copies of this Bulletin to their producers, adjusters (internal and independent) and claims personnel. If you have any questions about this Bulletin, please contact Joy Hatchette, Associate Commissioner, Consumer Education & Advocacy, by telephone at (410) 468-2029 or by e-mail at jhatchette@mdinsurance.state.md.us. Beth Sammis, Acting Commissioner By: Joy Hatchette, Associate Commissioner Consumer Education & Advocacy