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Each March, Women’s History Month offers an opportunity to recognize the achievements, leadership, and lasting contributions of women across industries and communities including the insurance industry. As we celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8, we reflect on the women who continue to shape the future of the industry.  Women Are a Driving Force in the Insurance Workforce  […]

February is Senior Independence Month, a time to recognize the importance of safety, mobility, and independence for older adults across Maryland. For many seniors, driving plays a critical role in maintaining daily routines, from attending medical appointments and running errands to staying connected with family, friends, and community activities.  At Maryland Auto […]

This Black History Month, we honor Richard B. Spikes, an innovative inventor whose work helped advance automobile safety and technology. Spikes received a patent for improving the automatic gear shift device based on automatic transmission systems and also invented the automatic safety brake, contributions that helped shape modern driving safety. […]

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 […]