# COMAR Title 31 — Maryland Insurance Administration

## Subtitle 04 — Insurers

### Chapter 16 — Filing of Underwriting Standards

#### Regulation .02 Definition.

*COMAR 31.04.16.02*

“Underwriting standards” means underwriting manuals, including any amendments or supplements to underwriting manuals, and those generally accepted practices of the insurer contained in written underwriting instructions, guidelines, and rules furnished by the insurer for use by its underwriters and insurance producers as standards for acceptance of risks.