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This Black History Month, we honor Garrett Morgan, inventor of the three-position traffic signal. Morgan’s technology was the basis for the modern-day traffic signal. Learn more on the Federal Highway Administration‘s website: https://highways.dot.gov/highway-history/general-highway-history/safer-stop-and-go-garrett-morgans-…

Insurance fraud continues to challenge the industry, often requiring careful investigation to uncover. For organizations like Maryland Auto Insurance, identifying these inconsistencies is critical to preventing financial losses. Recently, Maryland Auto received a claim filed by a policyholder involving his Buick. The driver reported that in November 2025, at approximately […]

Valentine’s Day is about romance, chocolates, and maybe some awkward texts to your crush. But if you’re driving uninsured, heartbreak might come in the form of fines and suspended registration instead of a broken romance.  In Maryland, it is required by law to maintain continuous auto insurance on every registered vehicle.   Auto Insurance in Maryland is […]

This Black History Month, we honor C. R. Patterson & Sons, the only African American owned & operated automobile company in U.S. history. A legacy worth remembering and sharing. Learn more: https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/only-african-american-automobile-company #BlackHistoryMonth

The Uninsured Division (UD), part of Maryland Auto Insurance, assists victims of crashes caused by uninsured drivers. Recently, the UD handled a case involving an 18-year-old who was hit by a car in a hit-and-run incident in Prince George’s County. The claimant was walking near the entrance to an apartment complex when a […]

January is National Eye Care Month, which is recognized as a time to emphasize the importance of vision health, including how it pertains to staying safe on the road. When it comes to driver safety, a lot of attention is paid to seatbelt use, distracted and impaired driving, and speed. However, […]

Insurance fraud poses ongoing challenges for the property and casualty insurance industry, often emerging in subtle ways that require detailed investigation to uncover. Misrepresentation, particularly when policyholders conceal commercial vehicle use under a personal policy, can create significant risk exposure for insurers and lead to improper rating, claim complications, and […]

We’re careful online, let’s stay careful in person, too!  Use these holiday shopping safety tips to keep you and your belongings protected.

For many Marylanders, the night before Thanksgiving has become an unofficial holiday of its own. Old friends return home, families reunite, and communities gather to kick off the long weekend. Restaurants and bars stay busy late into the night, and the atmosphere is full of excitement. However, beneath the seasonal […]

Insurance fraud accounts for roughly 10% of all property and casualty insurance losses in the United States each year, according to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC, 2024). It remains one of the most widespread financial crimes, affecting nearly every type of policyholder and often going undetected without detailed […]