Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 31 - MARYLAND INSURANCE ADMINISTRATION
Subtitle 03 - INSURANCE PRODUCERS AND OTHER INSURANCE PROFESSIONALS
Chapter 31.03.06 - Surplus Lines
Section 31.03.06.02 - Maryland Surplus Lines Brokers' Licenses

Before placing any surplus line or otherwise acting as a surplus lines broker, where Maryland is the Home State of the insured, it will be the responsibility of each individual so acting to acquire a valid Maryland surplus lines broker's certificate of qualification. The broker will be held responsible for securing timely renewals of the broker's certification of qualification in order to place new business and provide a continuity of service to clients for whom the broker has previously acted. Each original surplus lines broker's certificate of qualification shall be issued for a term expiring every other year on the date stated on the certificate of qualification and may be renewed biennially thereafter.