Trailer Proof of Ownership
Question Trailer Proof of Ownership This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 26, 2021 As far as we’re aware, the MA RMV requires the prior registration of the seller to register a trailer. Is that always the case? What if that is not available? Is there a…
Altering an Acord Form
Question Altering an Acord Form This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 13, 2021 Hi, I believe back in 2019 or 2010 the rules/regulations by Acord changed which we were no longer able to type 30 day notice of cancellation, 10 for non-payment on the certificates. Can…
Pickup Trucks and Commercial Auto Rating
Question Pickup Trucks and Commercial Auto Rating This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 15, 2021 In your experience, have you ever seen a Pickup Truck rated as a Private Passenger Auto on a Commercial Auto Policy? In my experience, I have only seen sedans, SUVs and…
Moped Question
Question Moped Question This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 15, 2021 We have an insured who wants to purchase a moped that does not have the ability to go more than 30MPH. He is advising that he has friends in college who drive mopeds around without…
Deceased Owner and Registration Renewal
Question Deceased Owner and Registration Renewal This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 16, 2021 We have a client, now deceased whose car is in probate. Once it clears probate, her son plans to sell it. However, he’d like to use it for the next couple of…
Grub Hub
Question Grub Hub This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 15, 2021 Good Afternoon I’m guessing it is up to the specific company…but are there any issues with clients working, part time, for Grub Hub? I’m assuming Class 30? I also don’t know if there is an…
FEMA Issues Timeline for All-New NFIP Flood Risk Rating System
FEMA Issues Timeline for All-New NFIP Flood Risk Rating System FEMA has been working on Risk Rating 2.0, a complete overhaul of the NFIP flood risk rating pricing methodology that has not been updated in 50 years. And now we know when Risk Rating 2.0 will go live: October 1, 2021 for new business and…
Answers to Your Questions about Reassigning PAN Plates
Answers to Your Questions about Reassigning PAN Plates After last week’s MassAgent story about the Registry now allowing red PAN plates to be transferred from one person to another, MAIA’s received questions from member agents asking about fees, who could transfer to whom, and more. MAIA Member Relations Advocate Kathy Cormier followed up with the…
Driver With Suspended License and Claim
Question Driver with Suspended License and Claims This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on March 25, 2021 I’m looking for some advice on a couple of things regarding MA auto. Let me first say that I’m not looking for coverage determination, purely just how MAIA would look at…
Driver With Suspended License and Claim
Question Driver with Suspended License and Claims This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on March 25, 2021 I’m looking for some advice on a couple of things regarding MA auto. Let me first say that I’m not looking for coverage determination, purely just how MAIA would look at…
Auto Coverage
Question Auto Coverage This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on March 31, 2021 Why do premiums change when drivers are deleted and or added(deferred) to an auto policy. Usually increases when drivers are deleted. Can someone explain the factors that causes this to happen. We need to know…
Auto Coverage
Question Auto Coverage This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on March 31, 2021 Why do premiums change when drivers are deleted and or added(deferred) to an auto policy. Usually increases when drivers are deleted. Can someone explain the factors that causes this to happen. We need to know…
Out of State RV Purchase
Question Out of State RV Purchase This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 1, 2021 We have an insured who purchased an RV in Florida… it has yet to be registered. They came up on a Temp plate, did not use their existing plate as a transfer. …
MAP and Disabled Minor
Question MAP and Disabled Minor This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 9, 2021 Good Morning, We have a Customer, The vehicle that need to go in the name of a 12 year old Handicapped girl so I need to put application and title in her name…
Claim Against Amazon Truck
Question Claim Against Amazon Truck This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on May 11, 2021 I have a situation that I need help with. One of my customers had an accident with an Amazon truck. My insured was driving down the main road and the Amazon truck came out…
15 Passenger Van and the MAP
Question 15 Passenger Van and the MAP This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on March 31, 2021 Hope you are doing well and staying sane! It’s been a while since I’ve gone through the MA PAP. Where is it specified that there is coverage for BI, PD and…
15 Passenger Van and the MAP
Question 15 Passenger Van and the MAP This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on March 31, 2021 Hope you are doing well and staying sane! It’s been a while since I’ve gone through the MA PAP. Where is it specified that there is coverage for BI, PD and…