What is Glass
What is Glass QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on June 20, 2019
TURO
TURO QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on June 21, 2019
Changes Coming for Vehicle Valuation & MSRP Data Access via RMV
Changes Coming for Vehicle Valuation & MSRP Data Access via RMV The RMV’s current operational system (ALARS) provides insurance companies and agents access to Vehicle Valuation and Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) data from the National Dealers Association (NADA) via a screen and guest function. However, when the RMV completes its transition to ATLAS Release…
Rental Car Loss Of Use
Rental Car Loss Of Use QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on July 19, 2019
Lease Buyout
Lease Buyout QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on July 24, 2019 Hope all is well. If someone buys out their lease in MA, are they subject to sales tax when they re-register? Client advised she had already paid sales tax on the original transaction. Thanks
Several Personal Umbrella Carriers to Implement Major Changes
Several Personal Umbrella Carriers to Implement Major Changes
Handicap Placard
Handicap Placard QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on July 25, 2019 One of my insured has a handicap placard At present he owns a car, but he is going to turn in his drivers license and turn his car over to his wife The family can…
Staffing News at MAIA & Number One Agency
Staffing News at MAIA & Number One Agency When MAIA’s Education Program Coordinator Emily Oliver announced that she’d be retiring from MAIA after 31 years, we were happy for her, sad to be losing a beloved colleague, and worried about replacing such an experienced and knowledgeable team member! As it turned out, the solution was…
Client Passed and We Did Not Know
Client Passed and We Did Not Know QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on July 25, 2019 I was under the impression that you had to have a valid license to register/insured a car in your own name. I have a policy that is just ready to…
Sales Tax Penalties and Interest
Sales Tax Penalties and Interest QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on March 28, 2019 I was hoping you could help on this One of our insured’s had purchased a 1956 Triumph in pieces back in 1982 which he has restored/re-built … the vehicle was untitled to…
New Auto Policy/Suspended License
New Auto Policy/Suspended License QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on July 23, 2019 Quick Question: If someone has a suspended license can they register and insure a vehicle? I know that for insurance they would have to list a licensed driver but would the registry accept…
Cancellation of Auto Policy
Cancellation of Auto Policy QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on July 23, 2019 We received a printed and signed narrative from an insured requesting the cancellation of his auto policy (see attached). Something in my fading memory bank makes me think that this could be an…
Registered Auto Body & Glass Repair Shops as of 7/25/19
Registered Auto Body & Glass Repair Shops as of 7/25/19 The Automobile insurers Bureau (AIB) recently posted updated lists of registered auto body and glass repair shops by county, which were provided by the Massachusetts Division of Standards. AIB displays the lists of auto body repair shops in compliance with the Insurance Commissioner’s Regulation, 211…
Too Many Flood Carriers? Roll Over to The Hartford!
Too Many Flood Carriers? Roll Over to The Hartford! If you’ve considered rolling over your flood book to one carrier, look no further than WYO Flood with The Hartford! Easy online quoting, policy downloads, and 20% new business commission for the first year! Yes! But that’s not all The Hartford offers:
Registration is Open for MAIA’s Big Event 2019
Registration is Open for MAIA’s Big Event 2019 MAIA’s Big Event Conference & Trade Fair is happening from October 31–November 3, 2019, at the Marriott Boston Copley Plaza! It’s the year’s biggest and best gathering of the MA independent insurance agency community, and it’s just 12 weeks away. We’re looking ahead while going BACK TO THE…
Applications Open for New Striped Bass License Plates
Applications Open for New Striped Bass License Plates The Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) and MA Environmental Trust (MET) are collecting applications for the new Striped Bass Conservation specialty passenger plate. Once they receive enough orders (at least 750), they’ll deliver the orders to the Registry of Motor Vehicles and the plates will be printed.…
Brand Resources to Amplify Your Agency Marketing
Brand Resources to Amplify Your Agency Marketing Yet another advantage of being a member of MAIA and the Big “I” is that you have access to fantastic brand resources designed to make you and your agency look good. And the best part? Many are free or reimbursable! Through Trusted Choice®, the Big “I” marketing arm,…