Congratulations, New AILP Designees For March 2023!
Accredited Insurance Lines Professional (AILP) is MAIA’s premier designation program for experienced insurance pros. AILP/PL and AILP/CL are monoline designations in personal and commercial lines, respectively, while a complete AILP designation covers both. By completing the rigorous curriculum, these individuals have increased their value to their customers and employers! March 2023 Designees: AILP/PL Ashley Dixon,…
Young Agents & Principal Night a Great Success!
Last week our Young Agent Committee hosted its first event of 2023 – the Young Agent & Principal Night at Apex Center in Marlborough, MA. With over 60 attendees, we heard from guest speakers Anurag Shah, CEO of Aureus Analytics, and Angelo Padin. A special thank you to our sponsors, ShelterPoint and RT Specialty! Stay…
Non-Resident Short-Term Registration
Effective April 5, a new Non-Resident Short-Term Registration transaction will be available to issue short-term registrations to out-of-state residents purchasing a vehicle from a dealer in Massachusetts. These registrations will be valid for nine days from the transaction date and will allow the customer to take possession of the vehicle and drive it home. Customers will…
Updated Company Auto Insurance Filings – March 2023
MAIA periodically visits the Division of Insurance to collect the latest information about each company’s private passenger automobile insurance rules, rates, and forms filings. Recent changes and updates are presented here.
MAIA Welcomes Our New Members! – March 2023
We are excited to welcome the following agencies as new Full and Associate Members of MAIA! Full Members Al Ponte Insurance Agency BR Risk Group specialty Insurance C.Pina Insurance Agency DLB Insurance Fazza Insurance First Boston Insurance Agency FR Insurance & Benefits Group James W Hennigan Insurance Agency JB Insurance Agency KMS Warren Insurance Agency…
Seven New Learner’s Permit Exam Languages
Effective March 16, Class D and M Learner’s Permit Exams are available in seven new languages. These exams will be available through the Automated Testing Stations (ATS) in RMV Service Centers (appointment required) or online at Mass.Gov/RMV. Read the full update here.
2023 Annual Privacy Notice – Please Review!
At the Massachusetts Association of Insurance Agents and Number One Insurance Agency – our members’ and clients’ privacy is a top priority. Each year, we ask that you review our annual privacy statement. You can view the 2023 Annual Privacy Statement here. Questions? Concerns? Please contact Heather Kramer, Vice President and COO.
Meet with our Member Engagement Manager!
Do you know ALL of the membership benefits you have access to as a MAIA member? Do you have questions on a specific benefit or resource? Meet with Lori! Lori is our Member Engagement Manager and has visited members weekly to learn more about their agency and how we can help! Schedule your visit with…
Change to ID Requirements for Registration
Effective Friday, December 23rd, out-of-country driver’s licenses are no longer acceptable as a form of identification for customers applying for a motor vehicle or trailer registration. The only exception is driver’s licenses from Canada, which are still acceptable. Any transactions submitted on December 22nd or earlier will still be processed with out-of-country licenses as the…
TURO, UBER, LYFT, DOORDASH, GRUBHUB, and the Business Auto Policy?
March 22, 2023 Written By: Irene Morrill, CPCU, CIC, ARM, CRM, CRIS, MLIS, LIA, CPIW – Vice President of Technical Affairs, MAIA We have had multiple Tech Talks in the past regarding these business activities and the personal Massachusetts Auto Policy. These are business activities that are NOT designed to be covered under the Massachusetts…
Big ‘I’ Testifies Before Congress on NFIP Funding, Potential Reforms
IIABA (the Big “I”) testified at a hearing before the U.S. House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance entitled “How Do We Encourage Greater Flood Insurance in America?” Chris Heidrick, CPCU, ANFI, CFP®, owner and principal of Heidrick & Company Insurance and Risk Management Services in Sanibel, Florida, and former chair of the Big…
Get Involved! Ask Your Legislator to Co-Sponsor MAIA’S Priority Legislation!
Our priority legislation HD3359/SD650, “An Act relative to the compulsory automobile insurance limits,” has been filed by Representative Michael Finn (D-West Springfield) and Senator Brendan Crighton (D-Lynn). This bill would increase the compulsory bodily injury insurance limit for injury or death to one person from $20,000 to $50,000 and the limit for any one accident from $40,000 to…
CAR – Bulletin No. 1150 – Private Passenger Residual Market Modifications to Manual Rules Approved
On February 22, 2023, the Division of Insurance placed on file modifications to the Private Passenger Residual Market Automobile Insurance Manual effective May 1, 2023. Amendments to Rule 27 – Private Passenger Definition. Read the full update here.
CAR – Bulletin No. 1149 – Electronic MAIP Stamp
CAR is pleased to announce the implementation of an electronic stamp (E-Stamp) for use on registration and insurance certifications for MAIP policies. On March 1st, agents can log in to their MAIP account for complete instructions on how to use the electronic stamp. Read the full update here.
Have You Reached Out To Our Team and Not Heard Back?
Have you ever lost a voicemail message? Does your email sometimes go to a ‘black hole’? Ours too! We want you to know that we are ALWAYS here for you and our team is eager to assist you! If you contact us and do not hear back within 24 hours, please reach out again! Be sure to CC [email protected] or…
Out-of-State Registrations and Titles with a Massachusetts Address
Effective immediately, the RMV will require additional documentation for OOS registrations and/or OOS titles that contain a Massachusetts address. These transactions can only be processed in RMV Service Centers. The Title Division will review and determine whether the documentation provided is sufficient to register or title the vehicle in Massachusetts. Read the full update here.…
Crash Data System Replacement
Effective February 21, the Crash Data System, including the online Crash Report Request Transaction, has been replaced with a new system. Customers can once again request crash reports online after this was temporarily unavailable during the switchover to the new system. The replacement system will optimize the acceptance, maintenance, and accessibility of Massachusetts crash reports. Read the…
REVISED! Vanity Plate Application
Business entities cannot request vanity plates through the Online Service Center. Therefore, the Request for Vanity Plates will continue as was previously announced. However, it has been revised, and effective February 21, it can ONLY be used by business entities. View the Revised Vanity Plate Application here. Read the full update here. Questions? Contact Kathy Cormier at 508-634-7353 or…