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Winter is here and as we approach more snow-filled months, consider creating a checklist for your car to ensure safe travel during this season. Here are a few things that can make navigating the winter weather (and roads) a bit safer: Build a safety kit: An emergency safety kit is […]

Recently, what started as a simple accident claim resulted in a car thief helping to get himself get captured. This case starts when our policyholder reported that he was a passenger in a car that he claimed was, “owned by a friend’s girlfriend.” In his claim, the policyholder stated that […]

The holiday season is here! This time of year can be stressful enough with all of the items on our checklist – decorating, getting the house ready for visitors, cooking, and holiday parties. And that’s before you consider holiday shopping and all the hectic things that go with it, such […]

Insurance fraud affects anyone who has an insurance policy. According to The Coalition Against Insurance Fraud, “Insurance fraud is one of America’s largest crimes — at least $80 billion is stolen each year.” The Coalition estimates that the average household pays around $1,000 extra in insurance premiums each year to […]

Driving along backroads can be tricky, especially as daylight savings comes to an end this fall. Rural roads can bring many surprises, so check out these tips to ensure your commute is safe. Pedestrians and Cyclists: Rural roads may be close to hiking trails, so expect to see people walking […]

All Hallows’ Eve is upon us. This year, Halloween falls on Sunday, so there may be parties and trick or treating on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. You may see little ghouls, goblins, and ghosts running around looking for candy. This year, you will likely see more trick or treaters than […]

Insurance professionals at Maryland Auto are dedicated to identifying and preventing fraudulent claims. Our Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has developed strong working relationships within the local law enforcement community. Sometimes, in the course of a fraud investigation, we find that the would-be scammer is wanted for other crimes. Recently, a […]

Moving can be complicated- especially when it’s to a completely different country. Getting auto insurance doesn’t need to be difficult, though. Whether you’re in the US on a temporary visa or have moved here permanently, becoming a resident of Maryland will require you to comply with Maryland’s insurance laws. What […]

Credit cards can be an important tool in building financial health, if managed properly. They can also negatively impact credit history if you don’t pay off your card or carry a high balance every month. You will want to make sure you are managing payments and not charging more than […]

What happens when someone is injured in an accident caused by another person who has no insurance to cover those injuries? The Uninsured Division (UD), which is a division of the State of Maryland and administered by Maryland Auto Insurance, will step in to help. Recently, the Uninsured Division received […]