Adding A New Driver
Question Adding A New Driver This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on September 15, 2021 I am reaching out with hopefully an easy question; though there is nothing cut and dry easy in insurance is there?!?! What is the timeframe to add a new driver to an auto policy?…
New Health Insurance Compensation Disclosure Requirements
Effective on December 27, 2021, recently enacted requirements will have a significant impact on health insurance producers and consultants, and require them to disclose their compensation and other information to group health plan sponsors. In addition, health issuers will be required to disclose to individual health insureds the compensation paid to the agent or broker…
22 B2B Locations & New Drop-Off & Pick-Up Hours – Spread the Word!
22 B2B Locations & New Drop-Off & Pick-Up Hours – Spread the Word! It’s been a bumpy ride lately for agents and runners, but the RMV is working hard to improve flexibility and convenience for our members. B2B locations were cut back to six due to COVID, and agents & runners understandably miffed at having…
Higher Commissions on WC New Business Through January!
Higher Commissions on WC New Business Through January! Number One is continuing our higher commission rates for NEW Workers’ Comp business with effective dates of October 1, 2021 and through January 31, 2022! We launched this incentive program back in February, and it’s going to be gone before you know it! Depending on the carrier,…
NEW Product! E&O for Your Clients in the Real Estate Field!
NEW Product! E&O for Your Clients in the Real Estate Field! MAIA’s Number One Insurance Agency is proud to launch yet another new offering for your commercial lines clients: Real Estate Professional Liability Insurance! We’ll match the market for your real estate clients – residential or commercial; independent brokers to large firms; plus other industry-servicing professionals…
Updated Company Auto Insurance Filings – October 2021
Updated Company Auto Insurance Filings – October 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 Accredited Surety & Cas. PERR132477569 Form/Rate/Rule 01/28/21 New to MA AIB AIBM13234359 Rate…
Massachusetts Agents Honored at 2021 Big “I” Fall Leadership Conference!
Massachusetts Agents Honored at 2021 Big “I” Fall Leadership Conference! The extended MAIA family was well represented at the Big “I” Fall Leadership Conference in Kansas City last week! The left photo shows Springfield’s Joe Leahy, former Big “I” and MAIA Chair, holding a Certificate of Appreciation for his service to the Big “I”. Presenting…
InsurPAC: It’s the Reason Independent Agents Have Clout on Capitol Hill
InsurPAC: It’s the Reason Independent Agents Have Clout on Capitol Hill As the largest property-casualty insurance industry political action committee in the nation, the non-partisan InsurPAC is the political voice of the 23,000 Big “I” member agencies and 300,000 agents and brokers nationwide. Your InsurPAC contribution will help elect federal political candidates who support our industry,…
OEM vs Aftermarket
Question OEM vs Aftermarket This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on September 22, 2021 Not sure if you would know this answer but lately, we have been having a lot of customers questioning why they are getting after markets windshields instead of an OEM windshield when getting a windshield…
Higher Commissions on WC New Business Through January!
Higher Commissions on WC New Business Through January! Number One is continuing our higher commission rates for NEW Workers’ Comp business with effective dates of October 1, 2021 and through January 31, 2022! We launched this incentive program back in February, and it’s going to be gone before you know it! Depending on the carrier,…
NEW Product! E&O for Your Clients in the Real Estate Field!
NEW Product! E&O for Your Clients in the Real Estate Field! MAIA’s Number One Insurance Agency is proud to launch yet another new offering for your commercial lines clients: Real Estate Professional Liability Insurance! We’ll match the market for your real estate clients – residential or commercial; independent brokers to large firms; plus other industry-servicing professionals…
22 B2B Locations & New Drop-Off & Pick-Up Hours – Spread the Word!
22 B2B Locations & New Drop-Off & Pick-Up Hours – Spread the Word! It’s been a bumpy ride lately for agents and runners, but the RMV is working hard to improve flexibility and convenience for our members. B2B locations were cut back to six due to COVID, and agents & runners understandably miffed at having…
InsurPAC: It’s the Reason Independent Agents Have Clout on Capitol Hill
As the largest property-casualty insurance industry political action committee in the nation, the non-partisan InsurPAC is the political voice of the 23,000 Big “I” member agencies and 300,000 agents and brokers nationwide. Your InsurPAC contribution will help elect federal political candidates who support our industry, increase agent visibility on Capitol Hill, and empower members to participate…
MA Registration for OOS Resident
Question MA Registration for OOS Resident This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on September 22, 2021 How would you advise a client who has their car registered in MA but currently living out of state with the specific intent returning early next year? The insured does not want to…
Deferred Operator
Question Deferred Operator This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on September 23, 2021 I need your assistance if I may. I have a client who is separated from his wife. He is insured with me under a Progressive policy. His ex-wife is with Liberty Mutual. They have a son…
A Big Event First! MAIA Partners with Dress for Success
A Big Event First! MAIA Teams Up with Dress for Success Boston We are thrilled to work with the amazing Dress for Success organization, which empowers women to achieve economic independence in work and in life by providing a support network, professional attire, and development tools. Their executive director will present “Fashion Do’s & Don’ts”…
Official Notice to the Members of the Massachusetts Association of Insurance Agents of the 2021 Annu
Registration System Glitch for MAIA Classes & Big Event – It’s Not just You!
Registration System Glitch for MAIA Classes & Big Event – It’s Not just You! Some members have had trouble trying to register someone else for a MAIA education class or the Big Event. We are aware of this issue, and are working with our system hosts to resolve it. (They tell us it might take…