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Maryland has expanded two existing vehicle laws that affect drivers. These updates are effective on October 1, 2022 and will make Maryland roadways safer to save lives. Make sure you and your friends and family are aware of the changes. Child Passenger Safety The new Child Passenger Safety Law states […]

The Uninsured Division (UD) is a division of the State of Maryland administered by Maryland Auto Insurance. The UD handles claims in which a Maryland resident has been injured as a result of an accident caused by another person who has no insurance to cover those injuries. In this case, […]

Autumn is upon us. The weather is cooling down, the days will be shorter, and the kids are back in school. The change in season is the perfect time to perform a once-over on your car to make sure your vehicle is ready for fall and winter. via GIPHY 1. […]

Combatting insurance fraud is no easy feat. The Coalition Against Insurance Fraud estimates that at least $80 Billion is stolen yearly through insurance fraud, costing the average household an estimated $1,000 extra in insurance premiums each year to make up for that fraud. Maryland Auto‘s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) investigates […]

National Drive-Thru Day is recognized on July 24th of each year to celebrate the convenience of refilling day-to-day necessities while staying in the comfort of our vehicles. Drive-thrus are not only popular in restaurants but serve customers at coffee shops, banks, pharmacies, and liquor stores. Since the pandemic, drive-thrus have […]

Recently, the Uninsured Division of Maryland Auto assisted the victim of a hit and run who was facing over $86,000 in medical bills with no insurance. Luckily, the Uninsured Division (UD) was able to step in to help. A woman was crossing the road at a street corner when she […]

Maryland Auto is committed to preventing fraudulent claims. Our claim representatives are trained to identify suspicious loss indicators, or “red flags,” to determine if a claim warrants further investigation through our Special Investigations Unit (SIU). Fraud can take many forms from altered facts of the accident to unrelated or exaggerated […]

The Maryland State Board of Elections is in need of election judges for the 2022 primary and general elections. These judges play an important role in the election process and work as a team to ensure a fair and accessible election. The Primary Election Day is Tuesday, July 19, 2022 […]

One of the most frustrating parts of an accident is being without your car while its being repaired. Rental coverage can help you keep moving forward while you’re waiting to get your car back. Rental reimbursement coverage helps with the cost of a rental vehicle while damage to your car […]

Adjusters look for suspicious loss indicators (SLIs) or “red flags” that indicate potential fraud when handling claims. A common SLI for theft fraud is if the “stolen” vehicle was recently purchased or if additional coverages were added to the policy just prior to the vehicle going missing. This claim arises […]