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<section article="gin" article_name="Insurance" number="19-205" title_number="19" title_name="Property and Casualty Insurance" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="Homeowner's Insurance Policies">
  <level label="a">
    <level label="1">
      <text>An insurer shall provide a policyholder with an annual statement that summarizes the coverages and exclusions under the policy issued by the insurer.</text>
    </level>
    <level label="2">
      <text>The insurer’s statement shall be clear and specific.</text>
    </level>
    <level label="3">
      <text>The insurer’s statement shall state whether the coverages under the policy provide for replacement cost, actual cash value, or other method of loss payment for covered structures and contents.</text>
    </level>
    <level label="4">
      <text>The insurer’s statement shall include a disclosure that states:</text>
      <level label="i">
        <text>the policyholder should read the policy for complete information on coverages and exclusions;</text>
      </level>
      <level label="ii">
        <text>the policyholder should refer to the declarations page for a listing of coverages purchased;</text>
      </level>
      <level label="iii">
        <text>the policyholder should communicate with the insurance producer or the insurer for any additional information regarding the scope of coverages in the policy;</text>
      </level>
      <level label="iv">
        <text>the statement does not include additional optional coverage purchased by the policyholder, if any;</text>
      </level>
      <level label="v">
        <text>the statement is not part of the policy or contract of insurance and does not create a private right of action;</text>
      </level>
      <level label="vi">
        <text>all rights, duties, and obligations are controlled by the policy and contract of insurance; and</text>
      </level>
      <level label="vii">
        <text>the standard homeowner’s insurance policy does not cover losses from flood.</text>
      </level>
    </level>
  </level>
  <level label="b">
    <text>The statement under subsection (a) of this section:</text>
    <level label="1">
      <text>is not part of the policy or contract of insurance; and</text>
    </level>
    <level label="2">
      <text>does not create a private right of action.</text>
    </level>
  </level>
  <level label="c">
    <text>The statement required by subsection (a) of this section may be delivered by electronic means if the insurer complies with the requirements of § 27–601.2 of this article.</text>
  </level>
  <level label="d">
    <text>The Commissioner may adopt regulations to implement the provisions of this section.</text>
  </level>
</section>
