MA Business Interruption Bill S.2655 Defeated
On November 24, the MA Senate Financial Services Committee took action on Bill S.2655, An Act Concerning Business Interruption Insurance, stating that the bill “ought NOT to pass.”
Positive CE Changes as MA Joins NAIC Reciprocity Program
Prometric and the DOI have announced that, as of December 1, 2020, Massachusetts is a member state in the NAIC Reciprocity Program, which brings some positive changes for Continuing Education (CE) earners in MA! Going forward, fifty minutes now equals one credit hour (previously it was 60 minutes); and the minimum approvable course is now…
Opting for Private MA PFML? It’s Time to Apply for Your Annual Exemption
Under the MA Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) program, employers can either contribute to the state’s PFML plan, or provide equal or better benefits through a private PFML plan. (As you may know, members have access to an excellent private PFML policy through MAIA’s Number One Insurance Agency.) If your agency is opting for a…
RMV Procedures for Voluntary License Surrenders
Customers can surrender licenses for medical or for non-medical reasons. Non-Medical Surrenders Non-medical surrenders can only be processed in RMV service centers. They are processed as Massachusetts ID Card issuance transactions and the customer will need to present a completed Driver’s License, Learner’s Permit or ID Card Application, present lawful presence documentation if required, and…
Birth Certificate for License Renewal
This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on November 27, 2020 QUESTION CONSUMER QUESTION: I have 2 versions of my birth certificate (long form and short form), but neither has a certification number. How do I get my driver’s license?
Register Vehicle in Name of Trust
This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on November 10, 2020 QUESTION I have a client who is deceased, the client has a large amount of vehicles (registered in his personal name) that the attorney would like to register in the name of a trust. It is a irrevocable…
RMV Documents and Electronic Signatures
This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on October 01, 2020 QUESTION Can you direct us to correct person to confirm if RMV will take docusign documents?
Trailer, Camper, Antique, and Vanity Plate Renewals
Trailer, camper, antique, and vanity plates expire each year on November 30th. Due to a system issue, any new trailer, camper, antique, or vanity plates registered with a temporary plate from now until 12/1 cannot be renewed online. Customers should be urged to either wait until 12/1 to register OR renew the plates at the…
Wednesdays at 17 RMV Locations Are for Customers Age 75+ to Renew Expiring Licenses ONLY
Massachusetts law requires drivers age 75 or older to renew their licenses in person. To provide a safer space for older adults to conduct these transactions, the RMV has designated Wednesdays throughout the months of November and December for these customers only. The following service centers will be dedicated to processing license renewals for older…
GVWR for Commercial Registration
This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on October 01, 2020 QUESTION Hi Irene! I hope you are staying healthy and safe! Not sure if you can assist me with this, but we are trying to find out what the gross weight limit is of a vehicle before it…
Purchase of Leased Vehicle
This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on October 02, 2020 QUESTION Wondering if you would answer a few question. We have a commercial lines auto policy on a leased vehicle to our INC. insured. The principal is buying out the lease in his individual name with a lienholder…
Carrier Endorsement for HHMs
This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on October 02, 2020 QUESTION One of our insurer’s will add drivers to our insured’s policy if they share the same address on their license. They do not notify the insured and only send us an e-mail stating this below. Are they…
Third Party Rental
This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on October 06, 2020 QUESTION If my insured was in a car accident and he doesn’t have rental can an insurance company who is at fault say they want to fix everything in order to give my insured a rental or can…
2021 InsurPac Campaign – Your Support is Essential
The 2021 fundraising campaign for InsurPac is underway, and we ask you to please watch this video from IIABA (Big “I”) President and CEO Bob Rusbuldt. Bob’s words demonstrate the critical importance of your continued support for our powerful federal political action committee. WATCH VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjsNvfNjDEc&feature=youtu.be
Private Party Vehicle Purchase
This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on October 06, 2020 QUESTION Quick question if you don’t mind. Pretty sure I already know the answer, but want an expert opinion before I email back our insured. Our insured is looking to purchase a truck from a private party in…
Please Share This Article About Independent Agency Careers!
MAIA’s multi-pronged effort to help members address the talent gap includes the distribution of op-ed articles that promote independent agencies as a desirable career choice. Our most recent article, “Looking for a Stable Career in Uncertain Times? Try a Local Independent Insurance Agency,” was released to media outlets across MA, with the hope that it will…
We’ve Got a Hearty Appetite for Workers’ Comp
Do your business clients need Workers’ Comp coverage? MAIA’s Number One Agency would love to find you a seat at the table! We work with multiple carriers, so we’ve got a large appetite range, and we welcome the opportunity to look at your pool business, too! New business with prior experience is accepted, no prior coverage…
MAP Claim Question
This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on October 07, 2020 QUESTION I hope you are well. I have an insured who was volunteering for a landscaping activity. He had a trailer attached to his truck and while they were loading a tractor onto the trailer, the back of…