Maryland Code, INSURANCE 11-337
(2) An insurer may not be required to record or report its experience on a classification basis that is inconsistent with its own rating system.
(3) The Commissioner may designate one or more rating organizations to help in gathering and compiling experience information.
(b) The Commissioner and each insurer and rating organization may:
(1) exchange information and experience data with each other and with insurance supervisory officials, insurers, and rating organizations in other states; and
(2) consult with them about rate making and the application of rating systems.
(c) Rating organizations shall collect all relevant information from member insurers.