Travel Trailers and Temp Plates
This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on September 25, 2020 QUESTION I have a client purchasing a travel trailer in Maine that we will be putting on his Mass Auto policy for Collision and Comprehensive coverage. He is driving up to pick the unit up today. The Maine…
RMV Service Center Openings & Changes Happening in October
See updates made 10/14/2020 regarding temporary changes at Greenfield RMV. In October, two RMV Service Centers will open or change their hours, Wednesday appointments for customers 75 or older to renew their licenses/IDs will be extended and expanded, and there will be several changes to Registration Drop Off Centers.
Electronic Signatures on Certain RMV Forms
Effective September 24th, certain RMV and Department of Revenue (DOR) forms can be signed by customers using Electronic Signatures/eSignatures and submitted during dealer sales or casual sales. Note: The RMV is currently evaluating other forms to determine if Electronic Signatures/eSignatures can be accepted on them.
New SinglePoint Functions Can Save You Trips to the RMV
We want to make sure our members are aware that Boston Software’s SinglePoint, which allows agents to complete RMV transactions online, can now handle even more ATLAS functions and transactions, including RMV Lookup, RTA Prefill, RMV Get Ready, and RMV Registration Processing. SinglePoint’s capabilities can save you and your insureds time and frustration by preventing…
Webinar: “Web X” – The Big Umbrella Policy for Personal & Commercial Exposures
In last week’s issue of The MassAgent, we introduced The Big Umbrella – a single policy from wholesale broker Anderson & Murison (A&M) that recently became available in MA. The Big Umbrella “Web X” product covers both personal & business exposures for business owners, practitioners, multi-property owners, and independent contractors. If you’d like to learn…
Time to Promote Flood Awareness AND Flood Insurance
Noting that Massachusetts has the highest number of repetitive loss properties in New England due to inland and coastal flooding, Governor Baker has proclaimed September Flood Awareness Month. It’s no secret that hurricanes and Nor’easters repeatedly threaten MA residents’ lives, businesses, and property. Help spread awareness by sharing the resources at floodawareness.org with your clients…
New Pre & Post Drop Off Information Sheets at RMV Drop Off Centers
As of September 18th, the MA RMV is using two new information sheets for customers at Registration Drop Off Centers. One for is PRE drop off, to explain how the drop off centers work; and the other is for POST drop off, to explain the next steps.
MAIA ‘Train the Trainer’ Session Happening 10/27 – Still Accepting Applications
MAIA’s Education team is known for providing high quality programs, thanks to our amazing instructors – and we are always looking for more. If you are not just knowledgeable about insurance, but also have great people skills and a knack for teaching, consider applying! We already have some great instructor candidates in the pipeline, and…
Sign Up for ePayPolicy Digital Payments & Get 2 Months Free!
Say goodbye to paper checks and hello to digital payments! You know you’ve been thinking about it…especially since COVID-19. And now’s the perfect time! MAIA has worked with our preferred digital payment processor, ePayPolicy, to offer our members two (2) months for free! They’ll set your agency up with a digital, branded payment page that allows…
Webinar: 8 Agency Website Must-Haves (+ FREE Digital Review)
With so much business being conducted online, it’s essential that your website represents the agency well and makes it easy for customers to engage with you regarding policy decisions. Trusted Choice® and Forge3 have teamed up to present a free webinar, 8 Agency Website Must-Haves, on September 24th at 2 pm. As an added bonus,…
A Hospitality Resource for Your Restaurant Clients
Bar and restaurant owners have been hit particularly hard by COVID-19, and may be looking for guidance wherever they can find it. Your agency can offer that guidance by sharing articles from Hospitality Insurance Group’s LinkedIn page. Use this tasty resource as an entrée to talk to current or prospective clients about Hospitality liquor liability…
COVID-19 Creates Need for Workers’ Comp & Home Business Insurance
People’s work, school, and home lives are overlapping more than ever, and many are making lifestyle changes that affect their insurance needs. We’re seeing two COVID-19-related trends in particular: more families hiring private nannies (requiring workers’ comp), and more teachers/tutors working out of their homes (requiring business coverage). Through MAIA’s Number One Insurance Agency, you…
Nantucket RMV Now Open / Worcester RMV to Change Hours
Over the next few weeks, the following RMV Service Centers will either open for certain transactions or change their hours.
RMV Pilots a Drop Off Center Escalation Process
Effective September 8th, the Haverhill and Wilmington Registration Drop Off Centers will pilot a new escalation process for work that was previously submitted, was not completed, and was issued an Application Status Letter. This will streamline the process for runners and agents and ensure returned work is completed in a timely fashion. There will be…
New 7D Registration Requirements in Effect
New requirements have taken effect for school pupil transport (7D) vehicles. These include changes to the vehicle requirements and the registration process.
RMV Gender Designation Change Policy
Applicants requesting a change of gender designation DO NOT need ANY supporting documents. These applicants must be treated with the same respect and courtesy to which any RMV applicant for any transaction is entitled.
MAP Forms
This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on July 15, 2020 QUESTION We are adding forms to a new system. Among them are three forms that have not received requests for. They are MPY-0028-S 01 89 Other Optional Insurance –Fire, Lightening and Transportation MPY-0029-S 01 89 Other Optional Insurance…
Personal Trailer/Insurance
This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on July 16, 2020 QUESTION We write a commercial account and a personal lines auto twist question has come up and I’d like to run it by you for some help. I’m not deeply versed in personal lines so reaching out to…