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2020

RMV Extends Deadlines on Non-Commercial Vehicle Inspections

RMV Extends Deadlines on Non-Commercial Vehicle Inspections To help customers maintain proper social distancing, Massachusetts RMV is extending expiration dates on annual motor vehicle safety and emissions inspections and newly registered vehicle inspections for non-commercial vehicles as follows:

Milford & Wilmington RMVs Doing CDL Transactions Exclusively

Milford & Wilmington RMVs Doing CDL Transactions Exclusively Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDLs) and Commercial Learner’s Permits (CLPs) expiration dates have NOT been extended. However, the RMV recognizes the importance of commercial vehicle drivers to the supply chain during the state of emergency, so effective immediately, the Milford RMV and Wilmington RMV will exclusively perform commercial license/permit transactions.  

Commercial Auto and SDIP

Commercial Auto and SDIP 9is question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on March 5, 2020   QUESTION We have a client that has both a personal auto policy and a business auto policy with us. The insured backed into a snow bank and caused damage to the truck that…

Special Bulletin: COVID-19 Updates for Thursday 3/19/20

Special Bulletin: COVID-19 Updates for Thursday 3/19/20 Dear Members,While we don’t want to be like the TV news media with “Breaking News” interruptions every five minutes, we want to keep you up to date on important topics in a timely fashion. With the understanding that some of this information may actually change within five minutes,…

Are Insurance Agencies Essential Businesses? Or, “What Should My Agency Do?”

Are Insurance Agencies Essential Businesses? Or, “What Should My Agency Do?”  

Stamped RTA and Coverage

Stamped RTA and Coverage 9is question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on March 6, 2020   QUESTION I hope you have been well.  Question for you – if we stamp an RTA, is coverage for that vehicle considered bound?  Ie. If we forget to send a change request to…

MAIA Launches One-Stop COVID-19 Resource Page

MAIA Launches One-Stop COVID-19 Resource Page MAIA has you covered! We have created a one-stop MAIA webpage with Massachusetts-specific COVID-19/coronavirus-related information and links to help you serve your customers and operate your business during this extraordinary time. We will update the page frequently as we learn more!

Stay Connected to Number One – No Mailing Required!

Stay Connected to Number One – No Mailing Required! The Number One Team is working remotely, but our website and online tools will allow you to submit your and your clients’ documents directly – no mailing required! 

RMV Directs Agents/Runners to Drop Off in Wilmington or Milford Only

RMV Directs Agents/Runners to Drop Off in Wilmington or Milford Only The MA RMV wants to direct all agents/runners to drop off bundles at either the Wilmington or Milford service center ONLY.  Wilmington and Milford will process all B2B transactions and all IRP transactions. These branches are open only for drop off and not to…

RMV and Blank Checks

RMV and Blank Checks 9is question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on March 6, 2020   QUESTION Our runner brought in a notice on the checks-dated 2/25/2020 B2B CHECK Policy & Bulk Transaction and it refer me to the cash manual chapter 1 but I can’t find the manual.…

Food Delivery & MAP Business Activity Exclusions

Food Delivery & MAP Business Activity Exclusions By Irene Morrill, CPCU, CIC, ARM, CRM, LIA, CRIS, CPIW  — VP of Technical Affairs 

COVID-19 Small Business Loan Fund

COVID-19 Small Business Loan Fund A loan fund of $10 million has been created to provide financial relief to Massachusetts businesses with under 50 full- and part-time employees that have been affected by COVID-19. Massachusetts Growth Capital Corporation (MGCC) will receive and process all applications for this fund. 

Nominate Your Outstanding CSR of the Year

Nominate Your Outstanding CSR of the Year Each year The National Alliance presents Outstanding CSR of the Year Awards to deserving, qualified CSRs in the insurance industry. Nominees first compete on a state level. Entries and nominations are due by May 1, 2020. State winners will automatically be entered into the national competition. Finalists and the…

Free Daily Webinar: Coronavirus (COVID-19): Does Business Income Respond?

Free Daily Webinar: Coronavirus (COVID-19): Does Business Income Respond? Does ISO’s Business Income policy respond if a business shuts down because of the coronavirus? What happens if the authorities require the business to close? There is a short answer to these questions, but it’s not necessarily a simple answer.

Vanity Plate and Signage

Vanity Plate and Signage 9is question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on March 6, 2020   QUESTION One of our insureds has a vanity plate- she owns a business and has a magnetic sign that she puts on her door for advertising…does she need to change to a commercial…

No Walk-In Service at MPIUA/FAIR Plan Offices

No Walk-In Service at MPIUA/FAIR Plan Offices The Massachusetts Property Insurance Underwriting Association (MPIUA or FAIR Plan) has taken measures to protect its employees and clientele. The majority of staff will be working remotely servicing clientele via phone, web, and fax. During this time the Association will not be servicing clientele in person. Please do…

RMV Service Centers CLOSED Mon-Tues 3/16 & 17

RMV Service Centers CLOSED Mon-Tues 3/16 & 17 RMV Closures

60-Day Extension on Expiring Driver’s Licenses, IDs, Learner’s Permits

60-Day Extension on Expiring Driver’s Licenses, IDs, Learner’s Permits All Massachusetts Class D and Class DM driver’s licenses, ID cards, and learner’s permits that have expired or are expiring between March 1, 2020 and April 30, 2020, will have a 60-day extension applied to the current expiration date. The RMV will implement this 60-day extension…