Green Plate
Green Plate QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on May 16, 2017
PIP on Motorcycles
PIP on Motorcycles QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 11, 2018
Violatoin Codes
Violatoin Codes QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 19, 2018
MAIP Policy and OOS CDL
MAIP Policy and OOS CDL QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 24, 2018
You are invited to join the GIVE Movement!
You are invited to join the GIVE Movement! MAIA’s Young Agents are joining forces with Young Agents Committees across the country and the Big “I” for a week of giving. The Young Agents have chosen to help take a bite out of hunger in Massachusetts by volunteering and collecting donations for the Greater Boston Food…
RMV: What You (and your commercial clients) Should Know about the Driver Verification System (DVS) Program
RMV: What You (and your commercial clients) Should Know about the Driver Verification System (DVS) Program MAIA is often asked by members who want to know “what registry information can I share?” and as noted in our recent article “RMV: Registry Records – What Can You Share with Clients” sometimes they are asked to share information…
MA CAR Rules
MA CAR Rules QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 30, 2018
RMV: REAL ID Answers to common questions about the new document requirements.
RMV: REAL ID Answers to common questions about the new document requirements. The RMV has recently published an updated ask/answer article concerning some of the common questions about the new documentation requirements for driver’s licenses, ID cards, and learner’s permits.
MAIA’s Digital Campaign is Back in Action
MAIA’s Digital Campaign is Back in Action NOTE: This page refers to a past ad campaign. Learn about or 2019 Campaign HERE! Last year MAIA launched a digital advertising campaign to get the word out about independent agents and generate leads for your agency. We’ll be continuing the campaign this year and the refreshed campaign…
Plate vs. Policy
Plate vs. Policy QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 25, 2018
2A Cancellations
2A Cancellations QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 18, 2018
Permit Holder from OOS
Permit Holder from OOS QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 18, 2018
RMV Access for MAIP Policies
RMV Access for MAIP Policies QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 18, 2018
Customary Operator or HHM
Customary Operator or HHM QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 25, 2018
Claim Payment and a Suspended License
Claim Payment and a Suspended License QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 25, 2018
Storage Covrage in MA
Storage Covrage in MA QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 25, 2018
MAIA to Celebrate Joe Leahy’s Installation as Chairman of IIABA
MAIA to Celebrate Joe Leahy’s Installation as Chairman of IIABA Members and partners of MAIA are invited to join independent insurance agent association leaders from across the country and representatives of IIABA to celebrate Joe’s installation as IIABA Chairman on August 25th. On August 25, 2018, Joe Leahy of Leahy and Brown Insurance & Realty…
Multiple Claims – How Many Deductibles?
Multiple Claims – How Many Deductibles? QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 25, 2018
PIP on a Motorcycle
PIP on a Motorcycle QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 25, 2018
Big “I” Professional Liability Risk Management Quarterly Webinar
Big “I” Professional Liability Risk Management Quarterly Webinar Risk Management Webinar: Navigating M&A Hazards Join the Big “I” Professional Liability team on Wednesday, June 20 at 2-3:30 p.m. ET for the next free session in the Big “I” Professional Liability and Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Agency Risk Management Essentials webinar series, Navigating the Hazards of Buying,…
Year of Manufacturer Plates
Year of Manufacturer Plates QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 11 2018
Stamping Un-Signed RMV Forms
Stamping Un-Signed RMV Forms QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 13 2018
MAP and Business Use
MAP and Business Use QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 17, 2018
2A
2A QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 18, 2018
Big “I” Continues Advocacy on Federal Tax Issues
Big “I” Continues Advocacy on Federal Tax Issues by Jennifer Webb, Big “I” Federal Government Affairs Counsel
Economic Impact Study – Deadline to Respond Extended until June 8th
Economic Impact Study – Deadline to Respond Extended until June 8th UPDATED June 1, 2018: There is still time to participate in MAIA’s Economic Impact Study. We have extended the deadline for responses until Friday, June 8th. We encourage you to participate – please watch your email for the link to complete the survey. Your response is…
Part 4 Property Damage Question
Part 4 Property Damage Question QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 18, 2018
RMV: Registry Records – What Can You Share with Clients?
RMV: Registry Records – What Can You Share with Clients? Federal Driver Privacy Protection Act (FDPPA) The Federal Driver Privacy Protection Act prohibits the release and use of certain personal information from state motor vehicle records.
NEW RLI Umbrella Application & Underwriting Changes Effective June 1st
NEW RLI Umbrella Application & Underwriting Changes Effective June 1st RLI Personal Umbrella Policy Changes Several major eligibility and underwriting changes will go into effect for new and renewal business on June 1, 2018.
Out-of-State or Out-of-Country License and Registrations
Out-of-State or Out-of-Country License and Registrations QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 18, 2018
RMV: Dealer Plates – Issuance and Renewal
RMV: Dealer Plates – Issuance and Renewal There has been a change to the regulations for Issuance and Renewal of Dealer Plates.
WC and Interns
WC and Interns QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 19, 2018
Free Inspections for The Winthrop Community Thanks to Elliot Whittier Insurance
Free Inspections for The Winthrop Community Thanks to Elliot Whittier Insurance Did you know car crashes are a leading cause of death for children 1 to 13 years old? Or, that every 34 seconds one child under the age of 13 is involved in a crash? It’s because of startling statistics such as these…
ATLAS Violation Codes
ATLAS Violation Codes QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 18, 2018
Trailer Used Seasonally
Trailer Used Seasonally QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 19, 2018
Business activity and the MAP … covered or not … 2016 MAP creates more problems for the independent contractor
Business activity and the MAP … covered or not … 2016 MAP creates more problems for the independent contractor By Irene Morrill, CPCU, CIC, ARM, CRM, LIA, CRIS, CPIW – VP of Technical Affairs, MAIA
Agents Travel to Big “I” Legislative Conference in Washington DC
Agents Travel to Big “I” Legislative Conference in Washington DC Agents from MAIA traveled to Washington DC to participate in the Big ‘I’ Legislative Conference. The MAIA delegation included members of the Board of Directors, Government Affairs Committee, Young Agents Committee and Association Leadership. The group took part in the conference, and took time on…
Meet a Young Agent – Mike Dye
Meet a Young Agent – Mike Dye Meet a Young Agent – YAC Co-Chair – Mike Dye 2018 is shaping up to be an exciting year for the Young Agents Committee! Yes, partially because I’ve been selected to Co-Chair the committee with our veteran leader, Paul Ostrander, but mostly because we have 6 new and…