Pennsylvania Reconstructed Titles
Pennsylvania Reconstructed Titles A number of Pennsylvania Reconstructed Titles have been obtained fraudulently without having a salvage inspection completed. These vehicles require an inspection prior to registration in Massachusetts except in the following scenarios: Pennsylvania Reconstructed Titles with an issue date prior to 01/01/2019 Pennsylvania Reconstructed Titles presented by an individual with a valid MVU-29…
New FAQ and Sample Disclosure Form on Producer Health Insurance Compensation Disclosure Requirements
It’s 2022… Your Insureds Need an Extra Layer of Protection
It’s 2022… Your Insureds Need an Extra Layer of Protection Peace of mind is hard to come by these days. Where “the unheard of” has become the norm, people are looking for some measure of control over whatever might come next. Through MAIA’s Number One Insurance Agency, you can offer your insureds an extra layer…
It’s 2022… Your Insureds Need an Extra Layer of Protection
It’s 2022… Your Insureds Need an Extra Layer of Protection Peace of mind is hard to come by these days. Where “the unheard of” has become the norm, people are looking for some measure of control over whatever might come next. Through MAIA’s Number One Insurance Agency, you can offer your insureds an extra layer…
New at Number One! EVR Permit Surety Bond for Your Agency
New at Number One! EVR Permit Surety Bond for Your Agency The MA Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) requires any MA insurance agency seeking an Electronic Vehicle Registration (EVR) Permit to have a surety bond in the amount of $10,000. We’ve partnered with RLI Insurance Company to offer these bonds via a quick-and-easy online platform…
Road Test Vehicles – Extension of State-Owned Vehicles
Road Test Vehicles – Extension of State-Owned Vehicles Since June 2020, state-owned vehicles have been used for Class D road tests. The use of these state-owned vehicles will continue through April 30, 2022. Beginning on May 2, 2022, all learner’s permit holders will be required to supply their own vehicle for Class D road tests.…
New at Number One! EVR Permit Surety Bond for Your Agency
New at Number One! EVR Permit Surety Bond for Your Agency The MA Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) requires any MA insurance agency seeking an Electronic Vehicle Registration (EVR) Permit to have a surety bond in the amount of $10,000. We’ve partnered with RLI Insurance Company to offer these bonds via a quick-and-easy online platform…
Road Test Vehicles – Extension of State-Owned Vehicles
Road Test Vehicles – Extension of State-Owned Vehicles Since June 2020, state-owned vehicles have been used for Class D road tests. The use of these state-owned vehicles will continue through April 30, 2022. Beginning on May 2, 2022, all learner’s permit holders will be required to supply their own vehicle for Class D road tests.…
RMV Cautions Customers to be Aware of Text Phishing Scam
RMV Cautions Customers to be Aware of Text Phishing Scam The RMV is cautioning customers to be aware of a text phishing scam that has been reported here in the Commonwealth and in other states. The scam reportedly involves customers receiving text messages, claiming to be from the “DMV,” that direct them to click on a…
Redesigned Purple Heart Plates Now Available
Redesigned Purple Heart Plates Now Available Redesigned Purple Heart passenger plates are now in the RMV Distribution Center and will soon be sent to customers who order them. Purple Heart motorcycle plates have not been changed. The redesigned plates have the words “Combat Wounded” at the bottom. The old version has the word “Veteran” at…
Federal Government Agencies Warn of New Security Hole
Federal Government Agencies Warn of New Security Hole On Dec. 10, federal government agencies, including the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security announced the discovery of a vulnerability in the Log4j software library, written in the Java programming language and created by the Apache Software Foundation. This article from IA Magazine advises all Big “I” members should…
RMV Cautions Customers to be Aware of Text Phishing Scam
RMV Cautions Customers to be Aware of Text Phishing Scam The RMV is cautioning customers to be aware of a text phishing scam that has been reported here in the Commonwealth and in other states. The scam reportedly involves customers receiving text messages, claiming to be from the “DMV,” that direct them to click on a…
Redesigned Purple Heart Plates Now Available
Redesigned Purple Heart Plates Now Available Redesigned Purple Heart passenger plates are now in the RMV Distribution Center and will soon be sent to customers who order them. Purple Heart motorcycle plates have not been changed. The redesigned plates have the words “Combat Wounded” at the bottom. The old version has the word “Veteran” at…
RMV Asks Agents/Runners to “Go Local” for B2B Transactions!
RMV Asks Agents/Runners to “Go Local” for B2B Transactions! MAIA has heard from the RMV that agents/runners are still not accessing all available B2B locations. Since September, almost two dozen locations across the state can process B2B transactions. However, so many people are still going exclusively to Milford, Chicopee, or Wilmington that processing times at…
RMV Asks Agents/Runners to “Go Local” for B2B Transactions!
RMV Asks Agents/Runners to “Go Local” for B2B Transactions! MAIA has heard from the RMV that agents/runners are still not accessing all available B2B locations. Since September, almost two dozen locations across the state can process B2B transactions. However, so many people are still going exclusively to Milford, Chicopee, or Wilmington that processing times at…
Senior Driving Test?
Question Senior Driving Test? This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on January, 2021: I am inquiring about driving exams for the elderly. We have an insured who is 91 that was in an accident and is experiencing blurry vision. I just received a phone call from her and her…
Updated Company Auto Insurance Filings – December 2021
Updated Company Auto Insurance Filings – December 2021 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. Company Filing Date/Rate Impact Bankers Standard ACEH132859689 Rate 02/07/22 New & 02/22/22 Renew -5.8% Cincinnati Insurance…