October News

Welcome to autumn! With the new season comes new risks. Here are some recent articles to make sure you are up-to-date with the latest news from the Maryland Insurance Administration. Now is an excellent time to review your insurance policies and make sure your home is prepared for the new fall season.  

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month With the use of technology in your home and office constantly on the rise, make sure you know your cyber risk and what to do if your information is compromised. For more tips, visit our website: Click here to read more.

Beware of Roof Scams Summer storms may have caused roof damage. Watch out for "free roof" offers. We remind consumers to proceed with caution when approached by roofing contractors with unsolicited offers to inspect your roof for damage in order to generate an insurance claim. Click here to read more.

Check Out Our New Interactive Auto Insurance Rate Guide - A Comparison Guide to Rates​  Use this guide to find sample auto insurance premiums in your area. It lists those companies writing the greatest number of insurance policies in Maryland.  Compare Now.

Rising Costs! Have you considered how the rising costs of goods and services may impact your insurance coverage? It is important to review your insurance coverage to make sure it is adequate to meet your needs before you suffer a loss. Click here to read more.

Teen Driver Safety Week is October 16 - 22 Please share this consumer guide for teens and young adult drivers. This guide provides an overview of Maryland’s insurance laws and helpful tips on how to reduce your family’s auto insurance premiums. Click here to read the guide.

Fall Cleanup It's that time of year! This fall, remember to clean debris from your gutters and downspouts. Also, address missing shingles and remove overhanging tree limbs. Click here to read our consumer guide to Homeowners Insurance.

Cryptocurrency Theft Nearly ten percent of American adults have invested in cryptocurrency since 2009. What if someone steals your cryptocurrency? Are you covered? Click here to read more.

#ICYMI

The MIA​ held a virtual event Cybersecurity for Businesses: Managing Your Risk​ with expert panelists from the Maryland State Police and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Maryland Department of Commerce, the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) and the insurance industry.​ Please watch the video below:

En Espanol

We are excited to launch a new Facebook page for our Spanish speaking viewership. The content will be exclusively in Spanish. If Spanish is your preferred language, we encourage you to follow our new Facebook page. We have also made enhancements to our website that features Spanish content. Click here to visit our website.

Have an insurance issue or question? The Maryland Insurance Administration is eager to help you. MIA representatives are out and about in your communities and also virtual. We're ready to answer your insurance questions. 

Join Team MIA

JOIN TEAM MIA! The Maryland Insurance Administration is hiring. If you have an interest in helping consumers and businesses, we want to hear from you. We have positions for all levels of experience; from entry level positions to positions requiring advanced levels of expertise. Visit our website for more information:

Have a Safe Halloween!