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Business Auto MA

Business Auto MA This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on January 15, 2020   QUESTION Many times in talking to clients and they inquire about a driver that is inexperienced or bad driving records when they find out it will effect their rate or they don’t qualify being…

Brockton Registry of Motor Vehicles Customer Service Center Temporarily Closed

Brockton Registry of Motor Vehicles Customer Service Center Temporarily Closed The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) is announcing that the Brockton Customer Service Center, at 490 Forest Avenue, is temporarily closed due to flooding caused by a water pipe that burst in the ceiling on Sunday, January 19.  Building materials damaged by water must be…

Watercraft Insurance

Watercraft Insurance This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on January 16, 2020   QUESTION Can you clarify for me whether or not watercraft insurance is required in Massachusetts? I was under the impression it wasn’t? Is there any information you could provide me in regards to Watercraft insurance,…

Massachusetts Breaks InsurPac Record!

Massachusetts Breaks InsurPac Record! THANK YOU, Massachusetts, for once again showing the nation how it’s done! The 2019 InsurPac figures are in, and our little state was one of the first two states to EVER top six figures ($111,293) in total contributions! MA took the Presidents Cup for highest contributions from past and current state…

USDOT for Non-Commercial Vehicle

USDOT for Non-Commercial Vehicle This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on January 13, 2020   QUESTION I have an insurance agent who drivers an 11,000 pound pickup that is registered in the name of his agency.  This is used to commute back and forth to work and may…

Borrowed Trailer Liability

Borrowed Trailer Liability This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on January 6, 2020   QUESTION I have a questions regarding liability on a trailer. If I let my neighbor borrow my trailer and my neighbor is found at fault for an accident will their liability coverage on their…

Standard of Fault

Standard of Fault This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on January 8, 2020   QUESTION Quick question to see if you would  possibly know the answer or have a person for me to contact. Child who is a passenger opens his door hitting a car, does parent get…

Plate Cancellation Confirmation and Plate Cancellation Process

Plate Cancellation Confirmation and Plate Cancellation Process Great news! Agents can now print out a Plate Cancellation Receipt when you cancel a registration as a courtesy for your clients! CLICK HERE link to view a downloadable sample of the updated plate cancellation confirmation message, and screenshots to walk you through the process of printing the…

New Registration Requirement for Heavy Vehicles – Proof of HVUT Payment

New Registration Requirement for Heavy Vehicles – Proof of HVUT Payment Effective immediately, the MA RMV requires proof of payment of the Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax payment (IRS Form 2290/Schedule 1) to register motor vehicles with a taxable gross rate of 55,000 pounds or more.  Form 2290 is now required for initial vehicle registrations…

MOD Factor MAP

MOD Factor MAP This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on January 8, 2020   QUESTION Have you heard of any carriers in MA that are applying a mod factor to a MA Auto policy to charge more premium for a client that filed a not at fault accident? …

MA Arbitration

MA Arbitration This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on January 9, 2020   QUESTION I have a customer who is thinking about going to arbitration for a totaled car. I’ve never had a customer go through this. Could you explain the process? Thanks

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.

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

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