New Features Make RLI’s Personal Umbrella Even Easier
New Features Make RLI’s Personal Umbrella Even Easier Who needs a personal umbrella? In a word, EVERYBODY. Anyone who has a job, a car, or property can lose everything if they are found liable in a lawsuit. Judgments often go well above the limits of underlying policies, with potential results ranging from selling assets, to…
2021 Outstanding CSR of The Year Award State Winners!
2021 Outstanding CSR of The Year Award State Winners! Big congratulations to Debra Gerraughty, CISR, CRIS, CPIA, PWCAM, of C&S Insurance, on being named the 2021 Outstanding CSR of the Year for Massachusetts! Presented by The National Alliance, OCSRY Awards honor customer service representatives and account managers who have made significant contributions to the insurance…
Ever Dreamed of Becoming a MAIA Instructor? Now’s Your Chance!
Ever Dreamed of Becoming a MAIA Instructor? Now’s Your Chance! MAIA has instructor openings coming up, and we’re actively seeking new candidates! If you’ve got the insurance knowledge and experience, we’ve got the training to help get you started! Our Train-the-Trainer sessions start in September so don’t delay! Apply now! Send your qualifications to MAIA’s Education Director, Lynne…
RMV Low Number Plate Lottery Kicks-off!
RMV Low Number Plate Lottery Kicks-off! The MA RMV is now accepting online applications for the 2021 Low Number Plate Lottery. Applicants must apply by August 27. Winners will be notified after the virtual drawing September 8. There is no fee to apply. The complete list of plates, including eligibility and rules, can be found HERE.
RMV Low Number Plate Lottery Kicks-off!
RMV Low Number Plate Lottery Kicks-off! The MA RMV is now accepting online applications for the 2021 Low Number Plate Lottery. Applicants must apply by August 27. Winners will be notified after the virtual drawing September 8. There is no fee to apply. The complete list of plates, including eligibility and rules, can be found HERE.
Easthampton, Lowell & Southbridge Open for ALL Transactions on 8/2
Easthampton, Lowell & Southbridge Open for ALL Transactions on 8/2 On Monday, August 2, the Easthampton, Lowell, and Southbridge RMV Service Centers will open for appointments for all transaction types. They will all have hours of 9am-5pm. Lowell will also remain a fulfillment center. For a full list of open service centers, hours, and transactions:…
Easthampton, Lowell & Southbridge Open for ALL Transactions on 8/2
Easthampton, Lowell & Southbridge Open for ALL Transactions on 8/2 On Monday, August 2, the Easthampton, Lowell, and Southbridge RMV Service Centers will open for appointments for all transaction types. They will all have hours of 9am-5pm. Lowell will also remain a fulfillment center. For a full list of open service centers, hours, and transactions:…
Travel Trailer Purchase/Used in Florida
Question Travel Trailer Purchased in Florida 07/21/21 This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on June 29, 2021 We have a client purchasing a travel trailer in Florida. He is going to title it in Massachusetts where he lives. The dealer is going to deliver the travel trailer to a…
RMV eServices Administrators – New Functionality
RMV eServices Administrators – New Functionality As of July 19, 2021, eServices Administrators only will have the ability to reset a user’s web logon two-step authentication, and will no longer need to reach out to the RMV for this authentication reset. The two-step authentication is the method by which a user receives the security code…
2021 Low-Number Plate Lottery Is Now Open
2021 Low-Number Plate Lottery Is Now Open The 2021 Plate Lottery began on July 16, 2021 at 5:00 PM. Customers can enter the low-number plate lottery online using the myRMV Online Service Center. The lottery is online only. The deadline to enter is August 27, 2021. This year there are 201 plates available. Available plates include…
Canceling Revoked Plates – Reminder About New Procedures
Canceling Revoked Plates – Reminder About New Procedures Since January of this year, ATLAS no longer requires proof of insurance to cancel a revoked plate. The $50 reinstatement fee must first be collected, and the plate will remain in revoked status. When the Cancel Registration transaction is completed, the insurance requirement will be satisfied by…
RMV eServices Administrators – New Functionality
RMV eServices Administrators – New Functionality As of July 19, 2021, eServices Administrators only will have the ability to reset a user’s web logon two-step authentication, and will no longer need to reach out to the RMV for this authentication reset. The two-step authentication is the method by which a user receives the security code…
NEW! PDFs for MAIA Classes Can Be Downloaded Directly!
NEW! PDFs for MAIA Classes Can Be Downloaded Directly! MAIA’s Education Team is pleased to announce that you may now download the PDF book or handout for a class directly from your MAIA account, one week prior to the class start date. In the past, after registering for a class, you had to wait for…
2021 Low-Number Plate Lottery Is Now Open
2021 Low-Number Plate Lottery Is Now Open The 2021 Plate Lottery began on July 16, 2021 at 5:00 PM. Customers can enter the low-number plate lottery online using the myRMV Online Service Center. The lottery is online only. The deadline to enter is August 27, 2021. This year there are 201 plates available. Available plates include…
Canceling Revoked Plates – Reminder About New Procedures
Canceling Revoked Plates – Reminder About New Procedures Since January of this year, ATLAS no longer requires proof of insurance to cancel a revoked plate. The $50 reinstatement fee must first be collected, and the plate will remain in revoked status. When the Cancel Registration transaction is completed, the insurance requirement will be satisfied by…
Is a DOC Needed?
Question Is a DOC needed? 07/20/21 Personal This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on June 30, 2021 If a customer has a commercial auto policy where their vehicle is registered in the company name but also has a personal policy where another vehicle is registered in their own name,…
Revised Medical Affairs Forms
Revised Medical Affairs Forms The MA RMV has revised four Medical Affairs forms to remove the option to submit them by email. They should only be submitted by mail or fax to Medical Affairs. The revised forms are: Medical Evaluation Form (MAB106); Request for Medical Evaluation (MAB107); Loss of Consciousness Evaluation Form (MAB108); and Psychiatric…
Don’t Push Good WC Clients into the Pool!
Don’t Push Good WC Clients into the Pool! The Worker’s Comp (WC) assigned risk pool is not meant for everyone! It is intended to be a market of last resort for high-risk policies, where the insured cannot obtain voluntary offers directly from insurance carriers. Before putting someone in the pool, always check with MAIA’s Number…