Register a Homemade Trailer
Question Register a Homemade Trailer: This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on December, 2020: My client would like to get a plate on his homemade trailer. If it is under 3000 no vin number is required? Also, will he need receipts? Thank You for your help… Answer Kathy Cormier: The need…
Reducing Number of Seats in 15 Passenger Van
Question Reducing Number of Seats in 15 Passenger Van: This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on December, 2020: Regarding Business Auto. An insured purchased a 15 passenger van and is removing 2 rows permanently, thus allowing for 9 passengers. Can they report to the RMV that it is under…
What Comes with That Liquor Liability Policy?
What Comes with That Liquor Liability Policy? When you get a Hospitality Mutual liquor liability policy through Number One, it comes with lots of resources from the carrier to support your insured, such as: Sample Alcohol Servicing Policy & Responsible Service of Alcohol Policy The Importance of Surveillance List of Insurance Approved Alcohol-Awareness Programs And if your…
What Comes with That Liquor Liability Policy?
What Comes with That Liquor Liability Policy? When you get a Hospitality Mutual liquor liability policy through Number One, it comes with lots of resources from the carrier to support your insured, such as: Sample Alcohol Servicing Policy & Responsible Service of Alcohol Policy The Importance of Surveillance List of Insurance Approved Alcohol-Awareness Programs And if your…
Can Your Insureds Weather the Storm of a Liability Claim?
Can Your Insureds Weather the Storm of a Liability Claim? New England winters bring about more claims due to dangerous weather conditions. IIABA recently posted an article with a few facts by the Federal Highway Administration that gives reason to think about the coverages you have on yourself and your clients. 70% of the nation’s roads are…
Can Your Insureds Weather the Storm of a Liability Claim?
Can Your Insureds Weather the Storm of a Liability Claim? New England winters bring about more claims due to dangerous weather conditions. IIABA recently posted an article with a few facts by the Federal Highway Administration that gives reason to think about the coverages you have on yourself and your clients. 70% of the nation’s roads are…
Philbin Insurance Group Awarded OCABR’s Licensee Recognition Certificate of Excellence
Philbin Insurance Group Awarded OCABR’s Licensee Recognition Certificate of Excellence Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation (OCABR) Undersecretary Edward A. Palleschi visited Philbin Insurance Group on January 25th in Everett to present them with OCABR’s Licensee Recognition Certificate of Excellence. MAIA President & CEO Nick Fyntrilakis was on hand to help celebrate with Philbin…
Philbin Insurance Group Awarded OCABR’s Licensee Recognition Certificate of Excellence
Philbin Insurance Group Awarded OCABR’s Licensee Recognition Certificate of Excellence Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation (OCABR) Undersecretary Edward A. Palleschi visited Philbin Insurance Group on January 25th in Everett to present them with OCABR’s Licensee Recognition Certificate of Excellence. MAIA President & CEO Nick Fyntrilakis was on hand to help celebrate with Philbin…
Revised Schedule of Fees
Revised Schedule of Fees The Schedule of Fees (REV200) has been revised. The new version includes all the new special plates that have recently been released, such as Striped Bass and Registered Nurse. The new version is dated January 2022 and is available online. Please begin using this version immediately and recycle/destroy any copies of the previous…
Revised Schedule of Fees
Revised Schedule of Fees The Schedule of Fees (REV200) has been revised. The new version includes all the new special plates that have recently been released, such as Striped Bass and Registered Nurse. The new version is dated January 2022 and is available online. Please begin using this version immediately and recycle/destroy any copies of the previous…
Talent… Are There Any Options Out There?
Talent… Are There Any Options Out There? The need for new talent is one of the top concerns facing our industry today. While we continue to work on talent initiatives at the association, we thought we would share some information on internships – as they are a proven model for cultivating new talent. Go to…
Let Number One’s Lawyers’ Professional Liability Program Help You Grow Your Business!
Let Number One’s Lawyers’ Professional Liability Program Help You Grow Your Business! Do you have auto or homeowners clients who also happens to be a lawyer? Number One’s Michelle St. Angelo wants to make it easy for you to offer an LPLI indication to your clients and prospects. Find below a message that you can…
Faded Inspection Stickers
Faded Inspection Stickers 2023 inspection stickers issued between January 1 and January 5, 2022 may appear faded on a vehicle’s windshield due to a printing issue. Vehicles that have these stickers have passed the annual inspection. Applus Technologies (RMV’s vendor) has provided new stickers to dealers and inspection stations and will provide outreach to affected…
Let Number One’s Lawyers’ Professional Liability Program Help You Grow Your Business!
Let Number One’s Lawyers’ Professional Liability Program Help You Grow Your Business! Do you have auto or homeowners clients who also happens to be a lawyer? Number One’s Michelle St. Angelo wants to make it easy for you to offer an LPLI indication to your clients and prospects. Find below a message that you can…
Faded Inspection Stickers
Faded Inspection Stickers 2023 inspection stickers issued between January 1 and January 5, 2022 may appear faded on a vehicle’s windshield due to a printing issue. Vehicles that have these stickers have passed the annual inspection. Applus Technologies (RMV’s vendor) has provided new stickers to dealers and inspection stations and will provide outreach to affected…
Could Your Agency Use a Business Consultation?
Could Your Agency Use a Business Consultation? What keeps you up at night? Are there important projects in your agency that are not getting done? If you could use an extra set of hands to work on… Policies & Procedures Communication Training and Development Data analytics Finding growth opportunities within your book Carrier management Customer…
Accredited Insurance Lines Professional (AILP) News
Accredited Insurance Lines Professional (AILP) News Accredited Insurance Lines Professional (AILP) Intensives If you are interested in earning your AILP designation or in the process of doing so, we have created a way for you to make significant progress in a short period of time – AILP Intensive – 3 AILP classes at the same…
RLI Stand-Alone Personal Umbrella
RLI Stand-Alone Personal Umbrella New England Winters bring about more claims due to dangerous weather conditions. IIABA recently posted an article with a few facts by the Federal Highway Administration that gives reason to think about the coverages you have on yourself and your clients. 70% of the nation’s roads are located in snowy regions 70% of…
RMV Sends Notice To Customers Regarding Missing Inspection Stickers
RMV Sends Notice To Customers Regarding Missing Inspection Stickers With the implementation of ATLAS the MA RMV is able to track missed inspection stickers. The Registry of Motor Vehicles has sent notice to customers regarding expired safety/emissions inspection. These are not spam and the customer should follow the directions in the notice. The MA RMV is seeing…
Entry Level Driver Training Requirements
Entry Level Driver Training Requirements To set a new federal standard for mandatory training of entry-level drivers, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has established new minimum training standards for commercial driver’s license applicants under 49 CFR Part 380, Subpart E. The new training requirements are aimed at improving road safety. The new Entry…
RLI Stand-Alone Personal Umbrella
RLI Stand-Alone Personal Umbrella New England Winters bring about more claims due to dangerous weather conditions. IIABA recently posted an article with a few facts by the Federal Highway Administration that gives reason to think about the coverages you have on yourself and your clients. 70% of the nation’s roads are located in snowy regions 70% of…
RMV Sends Notice To Customers Regarding Missing Inspection Stickers
RMV Sends Notice To Customers Regarding Missing Inspection Stickers With the implementation of ATLAS the MA RMV is able to track missed inspection stickers. The Registry of Motor Vehicles has sent notice to customers regarding expired safety/emissions inspection. These are not spam and the customer should follow the directions in the notice. The MA RMV is seeing…
Entry Level Driver Training Requirements
Entry Level Driver Training Requirements To set a new federal standard for mandatory training of entry-level drivers, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has established new minimum training standards for commercial driver’s license applicants under 49 CFR Part 380, Subpart E. The new training requirements are aimed at improving road safety. The new Entry…
Like 2022, We’re Just Out of the Gate and Off and Running!
Like 2022, We’re Just Out of the Gate and Off and Running! New at MAIA’s Number One: Vacant Residential & Commercial Property & Land! Increase your agency’s book of business by expanding your offering to your residential and commercial clients with Vacant coverage for property and land! What makes this program hot to trot? 13% Commission…
Massachusetts One of Top 2 State Contributors to InsurPac
Massachusetts One of Top 2 State Contributors to InsurPac MAIA extends a huge thank you to all from Massachusetts who participated in the 2021 InsurPac fundraiser. The Bay State contributed $83,980.00, exceeding our goal AND putting us among the Top 2 state contributors in the country! After tallying the receipts and closing the books, the…
MAIA’s Five Star Agency Designation is Back and Better Than Ever
MAIA’s Five Star Agency Designation is Back and Better Than Ever It’s January, 2022! It’s a bright and shiny new year, full of promise! When you look out at the year, what are you doing to improve your agency? Is it time for your agency to commit to obtaining the exclusive Five Star Agency Designation?…
New Striped Bass Plates
New Striped Bass Plates The Striped Bass Conservation plate is a two-year passenger special plate. Proceeds from this plate will fund the Environmental Trust Fund, which provides grants for education and to preserve the Massachusetts environment. All pre-ordered plates have been delivered to the Special Plates Department at RMV Quincy Headquarters. After the pre-ordered plates…
Like 2022, We’re Just Out of the Gate and Off and Running!
Like 2022, We’re Just Out of the Gate and Off and Running! New at MAIA’s Number One: Vacant Residential & Commercial Property & Land! Increase your agency’s book of business by expanding your offering to your residential and commercial clients with Vacant coverage for property and land! What makes this program hot to trot? 13% Commission…
New Striped Bass Plates
New Striped Bass Plates The Striped Bass Conservation plate is a two-year passenger special plate. Proceeds from this plate will fund the Environmental Trust Fund, which provides grants for education and to preserve the Massachusetts environment. All pre-ordered plates have been delivered to the Special Plates Department at RMV Quincy Headquarters. After the pre-ordered plates…
RMV ATLAS and Portal System Maintenance January 22
RMV ATLAS and Portal System Maintenance January 22 This upcoming Saturday, January 22, 2022, from 1:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. Eastern Time, the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles is installing a scheduled update to our ATLAS system. You may experience some delays in responsiveness, or receive occasional errors during communications. Please process your request(s) after 6:00 a.m. and the RMV system should…
RMV ATLAS and Portal System Maintenance January 22
RMV ATLAS and Portal System Maintenance January 22 This upcoming Saturday, January 22, 2022, from 1:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. Eastern Time, the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles is installing a scheduled update to our ATLAS system. You may experience some delays in responsiveness, or receive occasional errors during communications. Please process your request(s) after 6:00 a.m. and the RMV system should…
Pennsylvania Reconstructed Titles
Pennsylvania Reconstructed Titles A number of Pennsylvania Reconstructed Titles have been obtained fraudulently without having a salvage inspection completed. These vehicles require an inspection prior to registration in Massachusetts except in the following scenarios: Pennsylvania Reconstructed Titles with an issue date prior to 01/01/2019 Pennsylvania Reconstructed Titles presented by an individual with a valid MVU-29…
Updated Company Auto Insurance Filings – January 2022
Updated Company Auto Insurance Filings – January 2022 MAIA periodically visits the Division of Insurance to collect the latest information about each company’s private passenger automobile insurance rules, rates, and forms filings. Recent changes and updates are presented here. Company Filing Date/Rate Impact AIB AIBM132697920 – Rate 02/01/22 New/Renew +.1% Allstate ALSE132939471 – Rate 01/24/22…
Pennsylvania Reconstructed Titles
Pennsylvania Reconstructed Titles A number of Pennsylvania Reconstructed Titles have been obtained fraudulently without having a salvage inspection completed. These vehicles require an inspection prior to registration in Massachusetts except in the following scenarios: Pennsylvania Reconstructed Titles with an issue date prior to 01/01/2019 Pennsylvania Reconstructed Titles presented by an individual with a valid MVU-29…
New FAQ and Sample Disclosure Form on Producer Health Insurance Compensation Disclosure Requirements
It’s 2022… Your Insureds Need an Extra Layer of Protection
It’s 2022… Your Insureds Need an Extra Layer of Protection Peace of mind is hard to come by these days. Where “the unheard of” has become the norm, people are looking for some measure of control over whatever might come next. Through MAIA’s Number One Insurance Agency, you can offer your insureds an extra layer…
It’s 2022… Your Insureds Need an Extra Layer of Protection
It’s 2022… Your Insureds Need an Extra Layer of Protection Peace of mind is hard to come by these days. Where “the unheard of” has become the norm, people are looking for some measure of control over whatever might come next. Through MAIA’s Number One Insurance Agency, you can offer your insureds an extra layer…
New at Number One! EVR Permit Surety Bond for Your Agency
New at Number One! EVR Permit Surety Bond for Your Agency The MA Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) requires any MA insurance agency seeking an Electronic Vehicle Registration (EVR) Permit to have a surety bond in the amount of $10,000. We’ve partnered with RLI Insurance Company to offer these bonds via a quick-and-easy online platform…