(a) In this section, “person” has the meaning stated in Rule 1-202 of the Maryland Rules.
(b) (1) This section applies to an action against a person who had applicable insurance coverage under an insurance policy or self-insurance plan at the time the alleged liability that is the subject of the action was incurred.
(2) Subject to paragraph (1) of this subsection, this section applies to a person who is a defendant subject to a complaint, counterclaim, cross-claim, or third-party complaint.
(c) (1) On written request of a plaintiff to the action, an insurer or a person that has a self-insurance plan shall provide to the plaintiff the defendant’s last known home and business addresses if known.
(2) An insurer or a person that has a self-insurance plan, and their employees and agents, may not be civilly or criminally liable for the disclosure of information required under this subsection.
(d) A defendant who is subject to the provisions of this section is deemed to have consented to the disclosure of the information described in this section.