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Motorcycle Accident no Contact

Question Motorcycle Accident no Contact This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on July 27, 2021 I had a customer get into an accident this afternoon on his motorcycle.  Someone pulled out in front of him but he was able to dump the bike without hitting the vehicle.  The lady…

Glass Coverage for Dealer Vehicles

Question Glass Coverage for Dealer Vehicles This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on July 29, 2021 I have an account, 5 dealer plates, no vehicles with Dealers Physical damage coverage. The dealer called and advised that one of his vehicles had a cracked or broken windshield and was asking…

How Vulnerable is YOUR Home Plate? Keep Your Agency Covered

How Vulnerable is YOUR Home Plate? Keep Your Agency Covered Between the Red Sox and the Olympics, we’ve been thinking a lot about baseball and protecting your “home plate.” MAIA’s Number One Agency is the leader in E&O for MA insurance agents, but E&O alone may not protect your agency’s home plate from ALL of…

Garaging Commercial Vehicles

Question Garaging – Business Vehicles This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on July 29, 2021 We are having a problem with one carrier regarding garaging on vehicles registered to a business entity.  They won’t change garaging on the business auto policy unless the insured changes it in the RMV…

Garaging Business Vehicles

Question Garaging – Business Vehicles This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on July 29, 2021 We are having a problem with one carrier regarding garaging on vehicles registered to a business entity.  They won’t change garaging on the business auto policy unless the insured changes it in the RMV…

OOS Purchase – Camper and Coverage

Question OOS Purchase – Camper and Coverage This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on July 22, 2021 Late breaking client no notice purchase! We have a client getting a $75K camper van in Ohio and driving it back on a dealer plate.  Will be for personal use. If we…

Solar Panels

Question Solar Panels This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on July 23, 2021 We’re receiving more and more calls on solar panels and have a question. We’ve been advised by at least one carrier that if the solar panels are owned by the insured the HO3 perils apply and…

Blank Checks with RMV

Question Blank Check with RMV This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on July 26, 2021 We wish to thank you for all your help with the registry. We do have a question on what the registry is currently doing. If an insured buys a vehicle from a non-dealer you…

New Features Make RLI’s Personal Umbrella Even Easier

New Features Make RLI’s Personal Umbrella Even Easier Who needs a personal umbrella? In a word, EVERYBODY. Anyone who has a job, a car, or property can lose everything if they are found liable in a lawsuit. Judgments often go well above the limits of underlying policies, with potential results ranging from selling assets, to…

New Features Make RLI’s Personal Umbrella Even Easier

New Features Make RLI’s Personal Umbrella Even Easier Who needs a personal umbrella? In a word, EVERYBODY. Anyone who has a job, a car, or property can lose everything if they are found liable in a lawsuit. Judgments often go well above the limits of underlying policies, with potential results ranging from selling assets, to…

2021 Outstanding CSR of The Year Award State Winners!

2021 Outstanding CSR of The Year Award State Winners! Big congratulations to Debra Gerraughty, CISR, CRIS, CPIA, PWCAM, of C&S Insurance, on being named the 2021 Outstanding CSR of the Year for Massachusetts! Presented by The National Alliance, OCSRY Awards honor customer service representatives and account managers who have made significant contributions to the insurance…

Ever Dreamed of Becoming a MAIA Instructor? Now’s Your Chance!

Ever Dreamed of Becoming a MAIA Instructor? Now’s Your Chance! MAIA has instructor openings coming up, and we’re actively seeking new candidates! If you’ve got the insurance knowledge and experience, we’ve got the training to help get you started! Our Train-the-Trainer sessions start in September so don’t delay! Apply now! Send your qualifications to MAIA’s Education Director, Lynne…

RMV Low Number Plate Lottery Kicks-off!

RMV Low Number Plate Lottery Kicks-off! The MA RMV is now accepting online applications for the 2021 Low Number Plate Lottery. Applicants must apply by August 27. Winners will be notified after the virtual drawing September 8. There is no fee to apply. The complete list of plates, including eligibility and rules, can be found HERE.

RMV Low Number Plate Lottery Kicks-off!

RMV Low Number Plate Lottery Kicks-off! The MA RMV is now accepting online applications for the 2021 Low Number Plate Lottery. Applicants must apply by August 27. Winners will be notified after the virtual drawing September 8. There is no fee to apply. The complete list of plates, including eligibility and rules, can be found HERE.

Easthampton, Lowell & Southbridge Open for ALL Transactions on 8/2

Easthampton, Lowell & Southbridge Open for ALL Transactions on 8/2 On Monday, August 2, the Easthampton, Lowell, and Southbridge RMV Service Centers will open for appointments for all transaction types. They will all have hours of 9am-5pm. Lowell will also remain a fulfillment center. For a full list of open service centers, hours, and transactions:…

Easthampton, Lowell & Southbridge Open for ALL Transactions on 8/2

Easthampton, Lowell & Southbridge Open for ALL Transactions on 8/2 On Monday, August 2, the Easthampton, Lowell, and Southbridge RMV Service Centers will open for appointments for all transaction types. They will all have hours of 9am-5pm. Lowell will also remain a fulfillment center. For a full list of open service centers, hours, and transactions:…

Travel Trailer Purchase/Used in Florida

Question Travel Trailer Purchased in Florida 07/21/21 This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on June 29, 2021 We have a client purchasing a travel trailer in Florida.  He is going to title it in Massachusetts where he lives.  The dealer is going to deliver the travel trailer to a…

RMV eServices Administrators – New Functionality

RMV eServices Administrators – New Functionality As of July 19, 2021, eServices Administrators only will have the ability to reset a user’s web logon two-step authentication, and will no longer need to reach out to the RMV for this authentication reset. The two-step authentication is the method by which a user receives the security code…