In Maryland, which entity administers the bond requirement for surplus lines brokers?

• A. The Department of Transportation
• B. The Commissioner of Insurance
• C. The Governor's Office
• D. The State Treasurer

Answer: (B)

Surplus lines brokers in Maryland must meet licensing and bonding requirements, and the state’s insurance regulator is the one who sets and enforces those rules. The Commissioner of Insurance administers the bond requirement, reviewing applications, establishing the bond amount, and ensuring brokers comply with Maryland’s surplus lines laws. The other offices don’t handle these duties: the Department of Transportation deals with transportation matters, the Governor’s Office isn’t responsible for insurance licensing, and the State Treasurer manages state finances rather than regulatory bonds for insurance professionals.