§ 10-1105. Providing disclosure; effect of disclosure

   (a) Insurer to provide documentation within 30 days of request. -- An insurer shall provide in writing the documentation described under § 10-1102 of this subtitle within 30 days after the date of a request in accordance with § 10-1103 or § 10-1104 of this subtitle, regardless of whether the insurer contests the applicability of coverage to a claim.

(b) No liability for disclosure. -- An insurer, and the employees and agents of an insurer, may not be civilly or criminally liable for the disclosure of documentation required under this subtitle.

(c) Effect of disclosure. -- Disclosure of the documentation under this subtitle does not constitute:

   (1) An admission that a claim is subject to the applicable agreement between the insurer and the alleged tortfeasor; or

   (2) A waiver of any term or condition of the applicable agreement between the insurer and the alleged tortfeasor or any right of the insurer, including any potential defense concerning coverage or liability.

(d) Effect of disclosure -- Admissibility as evidence. -- Documentation disclosed under this subtitle is not admissible as evidence at trial by reason of its disclosure under this subtitle.

HISTORY: 2011, chs. 76, 77.