Md. Code, Ins. § 4-107 : INSURANCE — GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INSURERS — CERTIFICATES OF AUTHORITY —107 - Service of process TEXT PDF (a) On the form that the Commissioner provides, each insurer applying for a certificate of authority must appoint the Commissioner as attorney for service of process issued against the insurer in the State. (b) The appointment: (1) is irrevocable; (2) binds the insurer and any successor in interest or successor to the assets and liabilities of the insurer; and (3) remains in effect as long as there is in force in the State a contract made by the insurer or an obligation arising from a contract made by the insurer. Md. Code, IN § 4-107