Ride Share Coverage
Ride Share Coverage QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on March 11, 2019 I have a prospect who contacted me about covering her new ride share business here in Boston. I have access to the James River Program which is $125,000 MP but is apparently the sole…
Travel Trailers
Travel Trailers QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on March 12, 2019 Placing travel trailers on mass auto policy what are the disadvantages
Individual as Lienholder
Individual as Lienholder QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on March 7, 2019 I have a quick question for you. I have a client that is purchasing a vehicle cash for their friend. I am currently working on the quote for this friend now for new business.…
Auto Policy for Permit Holder
Auto Policy for Permit Holder QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on March 7, 2019 Good afternoon, I just had an interesting scenario here in the agency. Someone came in currently working with an African refugee who has purchased a used vehicle. The Refugee has been permitted…
Use of Other Autos – M-0051-S
Use of Other Autos – M-0051-S QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on March 7, 2019 Good Morning, I’m hoping to get some information on MA Endorsement M-0051-S-Use of Other Autos-Vehicles Furnished or Available For Regular Use Curious who should be buying this endorsement? Also, would it…
Vehicle with a 6 Inch Lift Kit
Vehicle with a 6 Inch Lift Kit QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on March 7, 2019 I think I know most of the Registry questions but this is a new one. One of my clients went to get an inspection on his 2018 Ford F150 truck. …
MA Laws Regarding Cancellation
MA Laws Regarding Cancellation QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on February 05, 2019 Can you send me the link to the Mass law regarding non-pay cancellations? We always enforce it here but clients are constantly saying “I’ve never heard of this”. I feel like I’ve Googled…
Garaging
Garaging QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on February 07, 2019 Can you have someone get back to me on this question. I have a Mom who is purchasing a car in her name and is going to have her daughter use it exclusively, who lives in…
BAP
BAP QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on February 07, 2019 Can the daughter of the owner of a Massachusetts commercial Lines Auto policy use his vehicle that is insured under the corporation while he is on vacation for the month?
Owner Retained Title
Owner Retained Title QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on February 25, 2019 Need your help. Insured’s vehicle was declared a total loss. She retained the car and fixed it. She did not apply for salvage/reconstructed title. What she applied for was an “owner retained title”. So I…
Carvana Internet Car Buying Service
Carvana Internet Car Buying Service QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on February 26, 2019 I was wondering if you had any information on Carvana Internet Car Buying Service. I have an insured purchasing a vehicle from them and I’m not quite sure of the procedure. I…
Workers’ Compensation
Workers’ Compensation QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on February 26, 2019 We have a Massachusetts client that delivers lumber and building materials to customers in the State of RI. The client has a MA Workers Compensation Policy. The employees all reside in MA and work from…
Military and MAP
Military and MAP QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on February 12, 2019 I have a question that our office is scratching their heads about today! Safety told me that if a person goes away into the Military that they are still a household member and need…
State of Emergency and Auto
State of Emergency and Auto QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on February 15, 2019 Ready for this one? I have an insured who is obviously retired and has nothing better to do with his time! He called today asking that, since the President has declared a…
GrubHub
GrubHub QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on February 15, 2019 We have a client who wants to drive for GrubHub. He is an individual with a private passenger vehicle, commercial plates. Commercial Lines says it is not a commercial risk as it is an individual with…
Trailer
Trailer QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on February 15, 2019 I have a customer who purchased a 2018 Jayco trailer. She told me that she uses her mom’s SUV to pull the Jayco since she has a Dodge Charger. Do you know if there was a…
PUP
PUP QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on January 22, 2019 Good morning! When an insured uses a commercial vehicle for personal use and has a personal umbrella, how to we make sure they have coverage without gaps? Do we need to include both the M0051S Use…
Declining to Write With MAIP
Declining to Write With MAIP QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on January 17, 2019 I was told by someone that works for another agency that they do not write insurance with MAIP. If none of their carriers will offer coverage, they turn the person away. Can…