Is Flood Confusing You and Your Staff?
Is Flood Confusing You and Your Staff? FEMA’s new Risk Rating 2.0 is coming out later this year, and many agents are dreading the changes. But flood doesn’t HAVE to be complicated! Roll your flood book over to MAIA’s Number One Insurance Agency and let our Flood Concierge team service your accounts! You’ll be kept…
Is Flood Confusing You and Your Staff?
Is Flood Confusing You and Your Staff? FEMA’s new Risk Rating 2.0 is coming out later this year, and many agents are dreading the changes. But flood doesn’t HAVE to be complicated! Roll your flood book over to MAIA’s Number One Insurance Agency and let our Flood Concierge team service your accounts! You’ll be kept…
RLI Coverage for the Things That Keep your Clients Up at Night
RLI Coverage for the Things That Keep Your Clients Up at Night We’ve all experienced those scary 3:00 AM thoughts. What if I (or my kid!) accidentally injures someone? What if I get hit by an uninsured driver? What if I get sued? Who will pay for it? You can help your clients by offering…
RLI Coverage for the Things That Keep your Clients Up at Night
RLI Coverage for the Things That Keep Your Clients Up at Night We’ve all experienced those scary 3:00 AM thoughts. What if I (or my kid!) accidentally injures someone? What if I get hit by an uninsured driver? What if I get sued? Who will pay for it? You can help your clients by offering…
Ignition Interlock Devices Now Required for Certain 1st-Time OUI Offenders
Ignition Interlock Devices Now Required for Certain 1st-Time OUI Offenders Effective July 1, 2021, the Ignition Interlock Device (IID) obligation now extends to certain first-time OUI offenders who took a breathalyzer at the time of arrest with results of .15 or above and seek a hardship license at the RMV. Additionally, all IID Program participants…
Ignition Interlock Devices Now Required for Certain 1st-Time OUI Offenders
Ignition Interlock Devices Now Required for Certain 1st-Time OUI Offenders Effective July 1, 2021, the Ignition Interlock Device (IID) obligation now extends to certain first-time OUI offenders who took a breathalyzer at the time of arrest with results of .15 or above and seek a hardship license at the RMV. Additionally, all IID Program participants…
RMV Responds to MAIA’s Letter About Agents’ Concerns
RMV Responds to MAIA’s Letter About Agents’ Concerns MAIA continues to work closely with the RMV, advocating for our members. In response to MAIA’s correspondence and recent meeting about issues that have been undermining agents’ efforts to serve clients, we received a letter from the RMV’s Acting Registrar. In it, she shares that the RMV will…
MA Young Agents Thank You All For Another Successful Golf Tournament!
MA Young Agents Thank You All for Another Successful Golf Tournament! The Young Agents Committee wrapped up yet another successful Golf Tournament on June 16, once again hosted at Pinehills Golf Club in Plymouth, MA. After over a year of social distancing, it was a pleasure to see old faces test their swings, network with…
RMV Responds to MAIA’s Letter About Agents’ Concerns
RMV Responds to MAIA’s Letter About Agents’ Concerns MAIA continues to work closely with the RMV, advocating for our members. In response to MAIA’s correspondence and recent meeting about issues that have been undermining agents’ efforts to serve clients, we received a letter from the RMV’s Acting Registrar. In it, she shares that the RMV will…
City of Boston Changes Appearance of Birth Certificates
City of Boston Changes Appearance of Birth Certificates Beginning June 22, 2021, the City of Boston switched from issuing off-white birth certificates to issuing the same blue style as the MA State Vital Records Office. The only difference is that the certificate numbers on the top right-hand corner are red for Boston and black for…
Every Day is “Independents” Day Around Here!
Every Day is “Independents” Day Around Here! As America celebrates our nation’s independence, MAIA’s Number One Insurance Agency celebrates our members – the independent agents of Massachusetts. THANK YOU for supporting MAIA, and for allowing us to be your partner in serving your clients. Whether you’re looking at your agency’s E&O coverage or seeking access…
City of Boston Changes Appearance of Birth Certificates
City of Boston Changes Appearance of Birth Certificates Beginning June 22, 2021, the City of Boston switched from issuing off-white birth certificates to issuing the same blue style as the MA State Vital Records Office. The only difference is that the certificate numbers on the top right-hand corner are red for Boston and black for…
Notifying Your Clients When Your AMS Has a Data Breach
Notifying Your Clients When Your AMS Has a Data Breach Recently, a member contacted MAIA after being notified by the company that supports their agency management system (AMS) that a data breach event may have occurred. Knowing that the agency was required to contact its clients (even though the breach was at the AMS company,…
Every Day is “Independents” Day Around Here!
Every Day is “Independents” Day Around Here! As America celebrates our nation’s independence, MAIA’s Number One Insurance Agency celebrates our members – the independent agents of Massachusetts. THANK YOU for supporting MAIA, and for allowing us to be your partner in serving your clients. Whether you’re looking at your agency’s E&O coverage or seeking access…
Pseudo VINs for MA Trailers Have Been Changed to MATR + 10 Digits
Pseudo VINs for MA Trailers Have Been Changed to MATR + 10 Digits Effective immediately, the mask for Massachusetts-assigned pseudo vehicle identification numbers (VINs) has been changed to MATR followed by 10 digits. It used to be MATR followed by 9 digits. Pseudo VINs that already exist will not change; it will only apply to new…
Pseudo VINs for MA Trailers Have Been Changed to MATR + 10 Digits
Pseudo VINs for MA Trailers Have Been Changed to MATR + 10 Digits Effective immediately, the mask for Massachusetts-assigned pseudo vehicle identification numbers (VINs) has been changed to MATR followed by 10 digits. It used to be MATR followed by 9 digits. Pseudo VINs that already exist will not change; it will only apply to new…
Cross-Selling LPLI & WC to Your Personal Lines Clients!
Cross-Selling LPLI & WC to Your Personal Lines Clients! Nobody likes being pressured to buy more, more, more. But when a trusted partner offers you convenience and value on something you already buy and need? That’s a different story! Thoughtful cross-selling can strengthen your client relationships and reap benefits on both sides. Here’s an example……
RMV Cannot Accept Pennsylvania Reconstructed Titles
RMV Cannot Accept Pennsylvania Reconstructed Titles Some MA dealers have been obtaining reconstructed titles from the State of Pennsylvania as a means of avoiding the MA salvage title and inspection process. These cannot be accepted for a registration/title transaction. Vehicle owners with PA reconstructed titles must apply for a MA Salvage Title, pass a MA…