Free Poster for Your Clients Who Sell Alcohol
Free Poster for Your Clients Who Sell Alcohol Cheers to YOU and the New Year!
Driving Records for a Fleet of Employees
Driving Records for a Fleet of Employees This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on January 2, 2020 QUESTION I have an agent that needs to get driving records for a fleet account with up to 45 employees. I suggested that they use the DVS Program and was…
Vehicle Appraisal Process
Vehicle Appraisal Process QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on January 2, 2020 In MA, does an insurance company need to have vehicle damage reviewed by a licensed appraiser on their end, or can they work with a body shop that does the appraisal, then negotiate the…
Automatic Voter Registration
Automatic Voter Registration Effective January 1, 2020, the Automatic Voter Registration process was implemented as part of the Permit, License, or ID transaction for new applications and renewals. Under the requirements of a new state law, the RMV will provide basic information from all license transactions to the Secretary of State’s office for voter registration…
Identification Requirements For Motor Vehicle Or Trailer Registration
Identification Requirements For Motor Vehicle Or Trailer Registration In order to register a motor vehicle or trailer in Massachusetts, you must prove your identity by providing specific documents to the RMV: READ MORE.
WCRIBMA’s Circular Letter No. 2357
WCRIBMA’s Circular Letter No. 2357 The Massachusetts Workers’ Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau has issued Circular Letter No. 2357, dated December 20, 2019, and titled Rate Filing, Pending Premium Change Endorsement. To access this Circular Letter, please use the following link:
WCRIBMA’s Special Bulletin No. 12-19
WCRIBMA’s Special Bulletin No. 12-19 The Massachusetts Workers’ Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau has issued Special Bulletin No. 12-19, dated December 20, 2019, and titled Updated Information on Residual Market Share. To access this Special Bulletin, please use the following link:
New IRP Application and 2290 Requirement
New IRP Application and 2290 Requirement QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on January 6, 2020
Year-End Brings 3 More Federal Wins for Independent Agents!
Year-End Brings 3 More Federal Wins for Independent Agents! 2019 was a banner legislative year for independent agents, largely thanks to the federal advocacy team of our national association, the Big “I.” The year started with the huge win giving independent agencies access to significant tax relief, and ended with a trifecta of longtime priorities…
Med Pay – Motorcycle
Med Pay – Motorcycle QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on December 26, 2019
Hit and Run Surcharge?
Hit and Run Surcharge? QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on December 26, 2019
RMV ATLAS Webinar Made Specifically for Insurance Agents
RMV ATLAS Webinar Made Specifically for Insurance Agents The RMV recently hosted an ATLAS webinar specifically for insurance agents that provided an update on key topics Insurance Policy Management (IPM, formerly UMS) program, and a demonstration of eService Portal functionality. The webinar recording is now available for on-demand viewing.
Looking Back on 2019, Looking Forward to 2020
Looking Back on 2019, Looking Forward to 2020 Greetings of the Season! Like most organizations, MAIA closes out each year with a look back at the challenges and successes of the previous 12 months. For us, the key question is always, “What did we accomplish for our members this year?” Here are some highlights of…
Give to InsurPac by December 31st
Give to InsurPac by December 31st As one of the most respected non-partisan industry PACs in the country, InsurPac-funding gives our Big “I” lobbyists in DC the credibility and power to influence legislative and policy matters on behalf of independent insurance agents. InsurPac gives every MAIA member a voice, and we ask every MAIA member…
Every Kiss Begins with… Jewelry Insurance!
Every Kiss Begins with… Jewelry Insurance! Gift-giving season is in full swing and Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, which means lots of new jewelry and fancy watches floating around out there. Now’s the perfect time to offer your clients a standalone jewelry insurance policy from Jewelers Mutual. MAIA members can access this specialized…
Latest News on ACORD Forms Access
Latest News on ACORD Forms Access With January 1st fast approaching, MAIA has been fielding lots of questions from MA agents! ACORD and some of the agency management system companies are still finalizing the logistics, and they assure us that despite any authentication problems, MAIA/Big “I” members covered by the agreement will not have to…
No More RMV-1 Forms Allowed… Except from DRIVE Dealers
No More RMV-1 Forms Allowed… Except from DRIVE Dealers As of Monday, December 16, 2019, the Registration & Title Application (RTA) is the required form for all MA Registry transactions. (The RTA is the new ATLAS form that combines and replaces the former RMV-1 and RMV-3 forms). However, DRIVE Dealers will still be sending agents the…
Houston Insurance Collects Supplies for the Homeless
Houston Insurance Collects Supplies for the Homeless Houston Insurance celebrated their 125th anniversary last weekend! They marked this huge milestone occasion by celebrating with their clients and the community. Houston Insurance asked that people who came to the celebration bring in items for The Sun Will Rise Foundation’s Fill A Backpack For The Homeless Drive.