Reassignment of Reserve Plate
This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on September 11, 2020 QUESTION Do you know if a passenger reserved plate can be transferred to a family member?
Appraisal for Antique Vehicle
This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on September 22, 2020 QUESTION We have an insured that purchased a 1935 Ford auto, with a CT assignment of ownership. He paid $2000 for it and put a lot of work into it to make it road worthy. He also has…
CARVANA
This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on September 22, 2020 QUESTION Have you had any experience with anyone buying a vehicle with CARVANA or an online dealer? I have an insured who is trying to purchase a vehicle through CARVANA (and online car dealer) They advised the client…
Notice to the Members of the Massachusetts Association of Insurance Agents of the 2020 Annual Meeting
In accordance with Article XI, Section 1 of the bylaws, notice is hereby given to the members of the Massachusetts Association of Insurance Agents, Inc., that the Annual Meeting of the Association will be held on Friday, November 6, 2020 at 11:45 AM, during MAIA’s Big Event Virtual Conference and Trade Fair.
Tech Talk: Low Interest Rates…New Purchases…Refinancing…and Bank Requests
By Irene Morrill, CPCU, CIC, ARM, CRM, LIA, CRIS, CPIW — VP of Technical Affairs First …don’t forget our annual convention! MAIA’s Big Event 2020 Conference & Trade Fair is happening November 5th and 6th. There’s a new twist – it’s VIRTUAL! Take a look … some really great stuff you don’t want to miss!
Resolving Issues with Revocations & Rejected Renewals
The Registry of Motor Vehicles is working on a solution to two issues that may be affecting your reporting of MA auto insurance policies to the RMV and/or your customers. One is an issue with the revocation process that is resulting in the creation of an immediate 10-day revocation notice in error. The other issue…
Personal or Commercial Policy
This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on September 22, 2020 QUESTION I have a question please. I have a client who had a 2018 Ford F350 which is on a personal policy. He is replacing it with a 2021 Ford F450 that weighs 14,000 pounds and does not…
Registration Drop Off Center Email Address
Effective Monday, September 28th, there will be a dedicated email address for Registration Drop Off Centers: [email protected] Customers should be advised to send an email to this address if it has been more than 4 days since they dropped off their transaction, they have not received an email from the RMV, and they have checked…
Travel Trailers and Temp Plates
This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on September 25, 2020 QUESTION I have a client purchasing a travel trailer in Maine that we will be putting on his Mass Auto policy for Collision and Comprehensive coverage. He is driving up to pick the unit up today. The Maine…
RMV Service Center Openings & Changes Happening in October
See updates made 10/14/2020 regarding temporary changes at Greenfield RMV. In October, two RMV Service Centers will open or change their hours, Wednesday appointments for customers 75 or older to renew their licenses/IDs will be extended and expanded, and there will be several changes to Registration Drop Off Centers.
Electronic Signatures on Certain RMV Forms
Effective September 24th, certain RMV and Department of Revenue (DOR) forms can be signed by customers using Electronic Signatures/eSignatures and submitted during dealer sales or casual sales. Note: The RMV is currently evaluating other forms to determine if Electronic Signatures/eSignatures can be accepted on them.
New SinglePoint Functions Can Save You Trips to the RMV
We want to make sure our members are aware that Boston Software’s SinglePoint, which allows agents to complete RMV transactions online, can now handle even more ATLAS functions and transactions, including RMV Lookup, RTA Prefill, RMV Get Ready, and RMV Registration Processing. SinglePoint’s capabilities can save you and your insureds time and frustration by preventing…
New Pre & Post Drop Off Information Sheets at RMV Drop Off Centers
As of September 18th, the MA RMV is using two new information sheets for customers at Registration Drop Off Centers. One for is PRE drop off, to explain how the drop off centers work; and the other is for POST drop off, to explain the next steps.
Sign Up for ePayPolicy Digital Payments & Get 2 Months Free!
Say goodbye to paper checks and hello to digital payments! You know you’ve been thinking about it…especially since COVID-19. And now’s the perfect time! MAIA has worked with our preferred digital payment processor, ePayPolicy, to offer our members two (2) months for free! They’ll set your agency up with a digital, branded payment page that allows…
Webinar: 8 Agency Website Must-Haves (+ FREE Digital Review)
With so much business being conducted online, it’s essential that your website represents the agency well and makes it easy for customers to engage with you regarding policy decisions. Trusted Choice® and Forge3 have teamed up to present a free webinar, 8 Agency Website Must-Haves, on September 24th at 2 pm. As an added bonus,…
A Hospitality Resource for Your Restaurant Clients
Bar and restaurant owners have been hit particularly hard by COVID-19, and may be looking for guidance wherever they can find it. Your agency can offer that guidance by sharing articles from Hospitality Insurance Group’s LinkedIn page. Use this tasty resource as an entrée to talk to current or prospective clients about Hospitality liquor liability…
COVID-19 Creates Need for Workers’ Comp & Home Business Insurance
People’s work, school, and home lives are overlapping more than ever, and many are making lifestyle changes that affect their insurance needs. We’re seeing two COVID-19-related trends in particular: more families hiring private nannies (requiring workers’ comp), and more teachers/tutors working out of their homes (requiring business coverage). Through MAIA’s Number One Insurance Agency, you…