Company Signage on an Employee’s Truck
Question Company Signage on an Employee’s Truck This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on September 13, 2021 Have a client who wants to put his company info on a employee’s truck, is that remotely possible? Answer Kathy Cormier: Are you talking signage? An employee can have signage from the business…
3rd. Party Claim
3rd. Party Claims This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on September 13, 2021 Back in the mists of time, I seem to remember that if an insured is going 3rd party against an auto carrier, and if their insureds do not respond within a certain amount of time to inquires,…
How to Insure a Trailer with No Auto
Question How to Insure a Trailer with no Auto This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on September 13, 2021 We have an unusual situation I have a question how we would cover. We have an insured who has a “trailer” called the Candy Shack. We had this insured on…
New Health Insurance Compensation Disclosure Requirements
New Health Insurance Compensation Disclosure Requirements Effective on December 27, 2021, recently enacted requirements will have a significant impact on health insurance producers and consultants, and require them to disclose their compensation and other information to group health plan sponsors. In addition, health issuers will be required to disclose to individual health insureds the compensation…
Adding A New Driver
Question Adding A New Driver This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on September 15, 2021 I am reaching out with hopefully an easy question; though there is nothing cut and dry easy in insurance is there?!?! What is the timeframe to add a new driver to an auto policy?…
22 B2B Locations & New Drop-Off & Pick-Up Hours – Spread the Word!
22 B2B Locations & New Drop-Off & Pick-Up Hours – Spread the Word! It’s been a bumpy ride lately for agents and runners, but the RMV is working hard to improve flexibility and convenience for our members. B2B locations were cut back to six due to COVID, and agents & runners understandably miffed at having…
Higher Commissions on WC New Business Through January!
Higher Commissions on WC New Business Through January! Number One is continuing our higher commission rates for NEW Workers’ Comp business with effective dates of October 1, 2021 and through January 31, 2022! We launched this incentive program back in February, and it’s going to be gone before you know it! Depending on the carrier,…
NEW Product! E&O for Your Clients in the Real Estate Field!
NEW Product! E&O for Your Clients in the Real Estate Field! MAIA’s Number One Insurance Agency is proud to launch yet another new offering for your commercial lines clients: Real Estate Professional Liability Insurance! We’ll match the market for your real estate clients – residential or commercial; independent brokers to large firms; plus other industry-servicing professionals…
Updated Company Auto Insurance Filings – October 2021
Updated Company Auto Insurance Filings – October 2021 MAIA periodically visits the Division of Insurance to collect the latest information about each company’s private passenger automobile insurance rules, rates, and forms filings. Recent changes and updates are presented here. Company Filing Date/Rate Impact Accredited Surety & Cas. PERR132477569 Form/Rate/Rule 01/28/21 New to MA AIB AIBM13234359 Rate…
Massachusetts Agents Honored at 2021 Big “I” Fall Leadership Conference!
Massachusetts Agents Honored at 2021 Big “I” Fall Leadership Conference! The extended MAIA family was well represented at the Big “I” Fall Leadership Conference in Kansas City last week! The left photo shows Springfield’s Joe Leahy, former Big “I” and MAIA Chair, holding a Certificate of Appreciation for his service to the Big “I”. Presenting…
InsurPAC: It’s the Reason Independent Agents Have Clout on Capitol Hill
InsurPAC: It’s the Reason Independent Agents Have Clout on Capitol Hill As the largest property-casualty insurance industry political action committee in the nation, the non-partisan InsurPAC is the political voice of the 23,000 Big “I” member agencies and 300,000 agents and brokers nationwide. Your InsurPAC contribution will help elect federal political candidates who support our industry,…
OEM vs Aftermarket
Question OEM vs Aftermarket This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on September 22, 2021 Not sure if you would know this answer but lately, we have been having a lot of customers questioning why they are getting after markets windshields instead of an OEM windshield when getting a windshield…
Higher Commissions on WC New Business Through January!
Higher Commissions on WC New Business Through January! Number One is continuing our higher commission rates for NEW Workers’ Comp business with effective dates of October 1, 2021 and through January 31, 2022! We launched this incentive program back in February, and it’s going to be gone before you know it! Depending on the carrier,…
NEW Product! E&O for Your Clients in the Real Estate Field!
NEW Product! E&O for Your Clients in the Real Estate Field! MAIA’s Number One Insurance Agency is proud to launch yet another new offering for your commercial lines clients: Real Estate Professional Liability Insurance! We’ll match the market for your real estate clients – residential or commercial; independent brokers to large firms; plus other industry-servicing professionals…
22 B2B Locations & New Drop-Off & Pick-Up Hours – Spread the Word!
22 B2B Locations & New Drop-Off & Pick-Up Hours – Spread the Word! It’s been a bumpy ride lately for agents and runners, but the RMV is working hard to improve flexibility and convenience for our members. B2B locations were cut back to six due to COVID, and agents & runners understandably miffed at having…
MA Registration for OOS Resident
Question MA Registration for OOS Resident This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on September 22, 2021 How would you advise a client who has their car registered in MA but currently living out of state with the specific intent returning early next year? The insured does not want to…
Deferred Operator
Question Deferred Operator This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on September 23, 2021 I need your assistance if I may. I have a client who is separated from his wife. He is insured with me under a Progressive policy. His ex-wife is with Liberty Mutual. They have a son…
A Big Event First! MAIA Partners with Dress for Success
A Big Event First! MAIA Teams Up with Dress for Success Boston We are thrilled to work with the amazing Dress for Success organization, which empowers women to achieve economic independence in work and in life by providing a support network, professional attire, and development tools. Their executive director will present “Fashion Do’s & Don’ts”…
Official Notice to the Members of the Massachusetts Association of Insurance Agents of the 2021 Annu
Registration System Glitch for MAIA Classes & Big Event – It’s Not just You!
Registration System Glitch for MAIA Classes & Big Event – It’s Not just You! Some members have had trouble trying to register someone else for a MAIA education class or the Big Event. We are aware of this issue, and are working with our system hosts to resolve it. (They tell us it might take…
Tech Talk: Does HO or Personal Auto Cover Someone Doing Errands for the Insured?
Tech Talk: Does HO or Personal Auto Cover Someone Doing Errands for the Insured? September 2021 Irene Morrill, CPCU, CIC, ARM, CRM, MLIS, CRIS, LIA, CPIW VP Technical Affairs, MAIA Shameless plug! Don’t forget to register for MAIA’s Big Event, October 28-31, taking place live at the Westin Boston Seaport District. I really do look forward…
InsurPAC Dollars at Work Fighting Proposed Tax Increases for Big “I” Members
InsurPAC Dollars at Work Fighting Proposed Tax Increases for Big “I” Members Last week, the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee released a summary of tax provisions, several of which could mean steep tax increases for pass-through businesses. Backed by InsurPAC dollars, the Big “I” Government Affairs team continues to advocate on behalf of independent agents…
Service Center Webinar Materials & New B2B Cover Sheet Now Available Online
Service Center Webinar Materials & New B2B Cover Sheet Now Available Online The RMV has posted the presentation slides, Q&A document, and additional supporting material from the Insurance Industry Webinar on Service Center Changes held on September 8, 2021. There is also a link to the revised B2B Cover Sheet, which must now be used…
New Regs Affecting Commercial Plates, Registrations, Licenses, Permits, Etc.
New Regs Affecting Commercial Plates, Registrations, Licenses, Permits, Etc. Big pickup trucks are pretty popular these days. Our members have told us that clients often complain about having to register their truck as a commercial vehicle, even though it’s strictly for personal use. They will be happy to hear that, effective October 1, 2021, the…
New B2B Drop-Offs & Pick-Up… Please Don’t All Go at Once!
New B2B Drop-Offs & Pick-Up… Please Don’t All Go at Once! MAIA has been getting calls about the new B2B drop-off (10:00 to 2:00) and next day pick-up times (2:00 to 5:00). It seems that many runners are waiting until 1:45 to drop off, then hanging around until 2:00 to pick up the prior day’s…
School Bus School Pupil Plates Issued at Greenfield RMV Service Center
School Bus School Pupil Plates Issued at Greenfield RMV Service Center Effective immediately, school bus plates and school pupil plates are available for initial issuance at the Greenfield RMV Service Center. School bus plates and school pupil plates will only be available in the following six RMV service centers for initial issuance: Braintree Greenfield Haverhill Milford…
Service Center Webinar Materials & New B2B Cover Sheet Now Available Online
Service Center Webinar Materials & New B2B Cover Sheet Now Available Online The RMV has posted the presentation slides, Q&A document, and additional supporting material from the Insurance Industry Webinar on Service Center Changes held on September 8, 2021. There is also a link to the revised B2B Cover Sheet, which must now be used…
New Regs Affecting Commercial Plates, Registrations, Licenses, Permits, Etc.
New Regs Affecting Commercial Plates, Registrations, Licenses, Permits, Etc. Big pickup trucks are pretty popular these days. Our members have told us that clients often complain about having to register their truck as a commercial vehicle, even though it’s strictly for personal use. They will be happy to hear that, effective October 1, 2021, the…
New B2B Drop-Offs & Pick-Up… Please Don’t All Go at Once!
New B2B Drop-Offs & Pick-Up… Please Don’t All Go at Once! MAIA has been getting calls about the new B2B drop-off (10:00 to 2:00) and next day pick-up times (2:00 to 5:00). It seems that many runners are waiting until 1:45 to drop off, then hanging around until 2:00 to pick up the prior day’s…
School Bus School Pupil Plates Issued at Greenfield RMV Service Center
School Bus School Pupil Plates Issued at Greenfield RMV Service Center Effective immediately, school bus plates and school pupil plates are available for initial issuance at the Greenfield RMV Service Center. School bus plates and school pupil plates will only be available in the following six RMV service centers for initial issuance: Braintree Greenfield Haverhill Milford…
Return of B2B & Other RMV Service Center Changes Beginning 9/20
Return of B2B & Other RMV Service Center Changes Beginning 9/20 MAIA works closely with the RMV to make sure our members’ concerns are heard and addressed, and these upcoming agent-friendly changes to Service Center operations are proof that they’re listening! We are pleased to confirm that as of September 20th, many RMV Service Centers…
FMCSA Extends CDL Medical Certificates
FMCSA Extends CDL Medical Certificates The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued an additional waiver for CDL Medical Certificates (DOT Medical Cards). Certificates that expire between June 1, 2021 and November 29, 2021 will expire on November 30, 2021. The RMV has updated customer records in ATLAS. Affected customers will receive an email…
Big “I” InsurPAC Campaign to Support Federal Candidates
Big “I” InsurPAC Campaign to Support Federal Candidates InsurPAC is the powerful, non-partisan Political Action Committee (PAC) of our national association, the IIABA or Big “I.” InsurPAC’s loyalty belongs to us, the member agents and brokers of the Big “I,” and the Federal candidates who support us. InsurPAC raises money to contribute to candidates running…
Plug Into the Power of Your Membership with Big “I” MARKETS!
Plug Into the Power of Your Membership with Big “I” MARKETS! Access to Big “I” Markets is a benefit of your MAIA membership, but WHY should you use them? Here are 7 good reasons: 1) The proprietary platform offers cutting-edge technology, security and convenience! 2) They carefully curate their markets to bring top carriers together with member…
Return of B2B & Other RMV Service Center Changes Beginning 9/20
Return of B2B & Other RMV Service Center Changes Beginning 9/20 MAIA works closely with the RMV to make sure our members’ concerns are heard and addressed, and these upcoming agent-friendly changes to Service Center operations are proof that they’re listening! We are pleased to confirm that as of September 20th, many RMV Service Centers…
FMCSA Extends CDL Medical Certificates
FMCSA Extends CDL Medical Certificates The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued an additional waiver for CDL Medical Certificates (DOT Medical Cards). Certificates that expire between June 1, 2021 and November 29, 2021 will expire on November 30, 2021. The RMV has updated customer records in ATLAS. Affected customers will receive an email…
Plug Into the Power of Your Membership with Big “I” MARKETS!
Plug Into the Power of Your Membership with Big “I” MARKETS! Access to Big “I” Markets is a benefit of your MAIA membership, but WHY should you use them? Here are 7 good reasons: 1) The proprietary platform offers cutting-edge technology, security and convenience! 2) They carefully curate their markets to bring top carriers together with member…
Two New Faces at MAIA!
MAIA Welcomes Two New Team Members! Mary Lou Fosberg, Office Administrator: Mary Lou has extensive experience in the insurance world, most recently at Renaissance Alliance. She works closely with Nick and Heather, MAIA’s CEO and COO, while also keeping office operations running smoothly. Judi Terry, Education Coordinator: Judi’s previous administrative experience at Algonquin Regional High School prepared…
Are You Ready for FEMA’s Risk Rating 2.0? We Are!
Are Your Clients Ready for a Flood? Are YOU Ready for FEMA’s Risk Rating 2.0? Our newsfeeds have been filled with stories of torrential rain, hurricanes, flashfloods, and water damage throughout the Northeast. Flood coverage is so important for your clients, but it’s tough for agents to keep up with all the changes, especially with…
Virtual Suspension Hearing Appointments
Virtual Suspension Hearing Appointments The RMV has implemented a new process in which customers can schedule a virtual suspension hearing. To do this, customers can visit the Online Service Center and select “Make or Cancel a Hearing Reservation” under the “Additional Services” section. Supporting documentation can be uploaded during the transaction. The virtual hearings can be scheduled…