§ 20-512. Payment of commission to producer

MD Ins Code § 20-512 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the Fund shall pay to a fund producer of a policyholder to whom a policy is issued a commission:

(1)    for private passenger auto insurance issued by the Fund, at a rate determined by the Fund but not less than 10% and not to exceed 15% of the total premium; and

(2)    for any other insurance issued by the Fund, at a rate determined by the Fund but not to exceed 10% of the total premium.

(b)    The Fund may not pay a commission:

(1)    on a fully earned basis;

(2)    if a prospective insured fails to qualify under § 20–502 of this subtitle; or

(3)    if a prospective insured’s initial payment to the Fund, a fund producer, or premium finance company is not honored.

(c)    If a policy issued by the Fund is canceled, the Fund shall refund any unearned commissions.