Recent Publications

Insurance Commissioner Dismisses Complaint Based On Administrative Collateral Estoppel
August 2008

The Maryland Insurance Commissioner recently ruled a complaint concerning termination of benefits under a disability insurance policy was barred by administrative collateral estoppel. Bryan D. Bolton represented the insurer in this matter.

Insurance Commissioner Holds Compliance with Industry Practice Is Safe Harbor under Insurance Article
July 2008

The Maryland Insurance Commissioner recently dismissed a complaint alleging an insurer (represented by Derek B. Yarmis) refused to accept surety business for an arbitrary, capricious, unfair or discriminatory reason. An administrative law judge found the complainant's original submission for business incomplete and, therefore, insufficient to trigger the "first-in rule."

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News and Notes

Barondess Joins Funk & Bolton
July 2008
Funk & Bolton is pleased to announce that Mark A. Barondess has joined the firm as a member of the commercial litigation practice group. Mark will practice out of both the Baltimore and Annapolis offices. Mark has over 20 years experience representing a wide array of commercial litigation clients, from a public utility to such high profile clients as Larry King and Montel Williams. To learn more about Mark, please review his bio.

Carney certified by ARIAS-US as arbitrator
April 2008
Funk & Bolton is pleased to announce that Stephen P. Carney (Of Counsel with the firm) is now an ARIAS-US certified insurance and reinsurance arbitrator, resident in the Baltimore office. Mr. Carney is available for insurance, reinsurance and busines arbitrations and mediations.