Commercial Auto Vs. MA Auto Policy
Commercial Auto Vs. MA Auto Policy his question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on February 14, 2020 QUESTION Once again, we are struggling with Commercial vs MA Auto Policy and how coverage works. We understand that if you have a camper trailer that you pull with a MA…
Moving Out-of-State and Auto
Moving Out-of-State and Auto his question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on February 14, 2020 QUESTION We have a client that has moved to New Hampshire and is insisting that by law all he has to do is call and request us to cancel his policy. We advised…
DOC and Car Rental
DOC and Car Rental his question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on February 18, 2020 QUESTION I have a questions regarding drive other car coverage on a commercial automobile policy. We have a commercial automobile policy for a business, the cars are owned by the company and driven…
Condo’s
Condo’s his question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on February 18, 2020 QUESTION May you please email me some information on what is HO1734? I am trying to understand why this is a needed endorsement on a condo policy.
BAP and New Truck
BAP and New Truck This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on February 18, 2020 QUESTION Our insured just advised us they have purchased a bucket truck at an auction and need liability coverage in order to pick up the vehicle. They have a commercial auto policy with…
Tech Talk: Total Loss Vehicle/Auto Valuation – BAP or MAP: Is the Insured Being Underpaid?
Tech Talk: Total Loss Vehicle/Auto Valuation – BAP or MAP: Is the Insured Being Underpaid? Total Loss Vehicle/Auto Valuation – BAP or MAP:Is the Insured Being Underpaid? By Irene Morrill, CPCU, CIC, ARM, CRM, LIA, CRIS, CPIW — VP of Technical Affairs
BAP and Dissolved Business
BAP and Dissolved Business This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on February 13, 2020 QUESTION A corporation dissolves and there are vehicles in the business name. The principal has not yet transferred/sold the vehicles to another party so they are still registered in the corporate name. What…
Markets
Markets This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on January 24, 2020 QUESTION Do you have any markets for a BOP small business owner?
Business Interruption/Loss of Income
Business Interruption/Loss of Income This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on January 24, 2020 QUESTION Customer operating a livery service, inquiring if coverage for Business Interruption, or Loss of Income,, is available, due to temporary loss of use for a vehicle, as a result of an auto…
Uber/Lyft Coverage
Uber/Lyft Coverage This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on January 27, 2020 QUESTION Question is when are or are you not covered when your vehicle is being used by Uber or Lyft?
Personal Information on Surcharge Notice
Personal Information on Surcharge Notice This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on January 27, 2020 QUESTION I’m wondering if you can help with something or maybe direct me to the right person. My colleague, manages our systems and everything technical in the office. His son had an…
At Fault Accident and Commercial Vehicle
At Fault Accident and Commercial Vehicle This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on January 28, 2020 QUESTION Hi, we are having a discussion in our office, One person thinks if you are driving a company vehicle that is in a inc. and get in a at fault…
Surcharge Appeal – Waiver of Deductible
Surcharge Appeal – Waiver of Deductible This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on January 28, 2020 QUESTION Good afternoon Kathy and Irene, I have a feeling I already know the answer to this, but it’s been at least a decade since I ran into this scenario. (See…
What is Property Damage
What is Property Damage This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on January 28, 2020 QUESTION Hello, I have a client who leases a retail space for her convenience store. A vehicle insured with Mapfre collided with her storefront, causing around $3700 in damage to her awning (that’s…
Hired Auto
Hired Auto This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on January 30, 2020 QUESTION I have a client who has a commercial auto with 2 different carriers. One policy includes non-owned and hired liability. Am I correct that they don’t need to have that on both policies since…
Carrier Filings
Carrier Filings This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on January 31, 2020 QUESTION Good morning, Here’s a question posed to me: If the carrier sends their guidelines to the state for approval, is it state law that they have to follow those guidelines? A certain carrier will…
MAP and Doctor Visit
MAP and Doctor Visit This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on January 12, 2020 QUESTION Under Mass auto is there a time frame that an injured party must see a Dr. Insured had accident 10 days ago, was told auto wouldn’t unless she sees a Dr.within 14…
2A Commercial Auto
2A Commercial Auto This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on January 14, 2020 QUESTION I am sorry if this seems like a dumb question but do I need to do a 2A if moving a commercial auto policy from one company to another within our agency?