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Lengthy hearing on telematics oversight exposes split between consumer advocates and insurers
Summary
SB351 would require insurers to disclose telematics data used for pricing, create a dispute/appeals path for insureds, and give the Maryland Insurance Administration clearer oversight; MIA and consumer groups supported transparency while industry groups warned the bill could reduce telematics options and raise costs.
Sen. Alonzo Washington told the committee SB351 seeks to require insurers that use telematics to disclose the specific data collection and give policyholders access to the underlying data, plus an avenue to contest errors and stronger MIA oversight. "This bill just requires insurance to disclose that data... and establishes a process to correct the appeal," he said, pointing to a recent MIA market report showing mixed outcomes for participants.
Jamie Sexton from the…
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