Two New Faces at MAIA!
MAIA Welcomes Two New Team Members! Mary Lou Fosberg, Office Administrator: Mary Lou has extensive experience in the insurance world, most recently at Renaissance Alliance. She works closely with Nick and Heather, MAIA’s CEO and COO, while also keeping office operations running smoothly. Judi Terry, Education Coordinator: Judi’s previous administrative experience at Algonquin Regional High School prepared…
Are You Ready for FEMA’s Risk Rating 2.0? We Are!
Are Your Clients Ready for a Flood? Are YOU Ready for FEMA’s Risk Rating 2.0? Our newsfeeds have been filled with stories of torrential rain, hurricanes, flashfloods, and water damage throughout the Northeast. Flood coverage is so important for your clients, but it’s tough for agents to keep up with all the changes, especially with…
Virtual Suspension Hearing Appointments
Virtual Suspension Hearing Appointments The RMV has implemented a new process in which customers can schedule a virtual suspension hearing. To do this, customers can visit the Online Service Center and select “Make or Cancel a Hearing Reservation” under the “Additional Services” section. Supporting documentation can be uploaded during the transaction. The virtual hearings can be scheduled…
Free RMV Webinar About Agent-Friendly Changes
Free RMV Webinar About Agent-Friendly Changes The RMV is making changes to service center operations that will benefit agents, and you can learn all about at their FREE webinar on September 8th at 2 PM! The upcoming changes, which will become effective on the 20th of this month, include eliminating the Registration Drop Off Center model and returning…
NEW from Number One! Cyber for Your Clients and MORE NEW PROGRAMS COMING SOON!
NEW from Number One! Cyber for Your Clients and MORE NEW PROGRAMS COMING SOON! Last week, we announced the launch of Cyber Insurance for your business clients, a new offering you can access through MAIA’s Number One Insurance Agency. (Check out our Cyber webpage for applications and program details.) Stay tuned, because very shortly, we will be…
Virtual Suspension Hearing Appointments
Virtual Suspension Hearing Appointments The RMV has implemented a new process in which customers can schedule a virtual suspension hearing. To do this, customers can visit the Online Service Center and select “Make or Cancel a Hearing Reservation” under the “Additional Services” section. Supporting documentation can be uploaded during the transaction. The virtual hearings can be scheduled…
Free RMV Webinar About Agent-Friendly Changes
Free RMV Webinar About Agent-Friendly Changes The RMV is making changes to service center operations that will benefit agents, and you can learn all about at their FREE webinar on September 8th at 2 PM! The upcoming changes, which will become effective on the 20th of this month, include eliminating the Registration Drop Off Center model and returning…
NEW from Number One! Cyber for Your Clients and MORE NEW PROGRAMS COMING SOON!
NEW from Number One! Cyber for Your Clients and MORE NEW PROGRAMS COMING SOON! Last week, we announced the launch of Cyber Insurance for your business clients, a new offering you can access through MAIA’s Number One Insurance Agency. (Check out our Cyber webpage for applications and program details.) Stay tuned, because very shortly, we will be…
Personal Lines or Commercial Lines and Coverage
Question Personal Lines or Commercial Lines Policy and Coverage This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on August 26, 2021 We have a potential insured who currently is a landscaper. He has a truck and three trailers on a personal auto policy with physical damage coverage and the truck is…
New Product! Cyber Insurance for Your Commercial Clients
New Product! Cyber Insurance for Your Commercial Clients MAIA’s Number One Insurance Agency exists to protect and serve our members in two ways, with coverages you can BUY to protect your agency, and coverages you can SELL to protect your clients. Cyber Insurance is important on both sides, but until now, we only offered policies…
New Product! Cyber Insurance for Your Commercial Clients
New Product! Cyber Insurance for Your Commercial Clients MAIA’s Number One Insurance Agency exists to protect and serve our members in two ways, with coverages you can BUY to protect your agency, and coverages you can SELL to protect your clients. Cyber Insurance is important on both sides, but until now, we only offered policies…
Revised Application for Disabled Parking Placard/Plate
Revised Application for Disabled Parking Placard/Plate The RMV has revised the Application for Disabled Parking Placard/Plate (Form MAB100). Revisions include a new field in Section A for customers to enter their gender, and new text in Section A to indicate that all fields must be completed. The revised form has a date of 0821 in…
Exclusive Discount on Academy of Insurance for On-Demand Learning
Exclusive Discount on Academy of Insurance for On-Demand Learning MAIA has negotiated special pricing for our members to join the Academy and access their on-demand insurance library! The webinars, while not CE-generating, are a high-quality option for training agency staff. MAIA’s VP of Technical Affairs, Irene Morrill, is a big fan. She has listened to…
Revised Application for Disabled Parking Placard/Plate
Revised Application for Disabled Parking Placard/Plate The RMV has revised the Application for Disabled Parking Placard/Plate (Form MAB100). Revisions include a new field in Section A for customers to enter their gender, and new text in Section A to indicate that all fields must be completed. The revised form has a date of 0821 in…
Tech Talk: Banks and Binders – Can They Really Ask for THAT?
Tech Talk: Banks and Binders – Can They Really Ask for THAT? by Irene Morrill, CPCU, CIC, ARM, CRM, MLIS, CRIS, LIA, CPIW VP Technical Affairs, MAIA August 23, 2021 I have had a plethora of questions from MA agents about mortgagee companies, banks, and binders and what they want to see. This topic…
OOS Vehicle Purchase
Question OOS Vehicle Purchase – 08/23/21 Personal This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on August 4, 2021 Kathy Cormier response in red: This is a two-fold question. We have customer in PA purchasing a new vehicle, she asks for coverage to be added as she is having it hauled…
Lease Buy Out
Question Lease Buy Out This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on August 4, 2021 I hope this email finds you well and your enjoying summer! I’m running into a situation with a lease buy out. I’ve heard that there are 2 types of leases buy outs one a stamped…
Non-Listed HHMs and Claim
Question Non Listed HHMs and Claim This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on August 10, 2021 Hope your having a great day. We have a client whose son borrowed his vehicle for the one time because his vehicle broke down. He had a minor fender bender while driving his parent’s…