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2022

Condo Associations and All-In Coverage

Question Condo Associations and All-In Coverage:  This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on January, 2022: Is it true that now in MA all condo associations by law need to carry all-in coverage, they just don’t always include betterments and improvements?  This is what I’m hearing now however I don’t…

Need an RMV EVR Surety Bond?

Need an RMV EVR Surety Bond? The MA Registry of Motor Vehicles requires any MA insurance agency on the EVR Lite Program to secure a surety bond for $10,000. MAIA’s Number One Insurance Agency has partnered with RLI Insurance Company to offer EVR Permit Surety Bonds for MAIA member agencies at a great price! Why get your…

Need an RMV EVR Surety Bond?

Need an RMV EVR Surety Bond? The MA Registry of Motor Vehicles requires any MA insurance agency on the EVR Lite Program to secure a surety bond for $10,000. MAIA’s Number One Insurance Agency has partnered with RLI Insurance Company to offer EVR Permit Surety Bonds for MAIA member agencies at a great price! Why get your…

Diminished Value

Question Diminished Value:  This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on May, 2022:   Question:  We have a customer that recently had an accident in his new 2022 Honda Accord. He was not at fault and he’s looking to claim diminished value on the vehicle. His insurance company is telling him…

RLI Personal Umbrella – New Policy Form Effective 10/1/2022!

RLI Personal Umbrella – New Policy Form Effective 10/1/2022! RLI’s stand-alone Personal Umbrella is MAIA’s Number One Insurance Agency’s leading brokered product. We appreciate your support and want to be sure all are updated, so be sure to share with your entire team: RLI has a NEW Policy Form, Effective 10/1/2022 – Read the Policyholder Notice…

RLI Personal Umbrella – New Policy Form Effective 10/1/2022!

RLI Personal Umbrella – New Policy Form Effective 10/1/2022! RLI’s stand-alone Personal Umbrella is MAIA’s Number One Insurance Agency’s leading brokered product. We appreciate your support and want to be sure all are updated, so be sure to share with your entire team: RLI has a NEW Policy Form, Effective 10/1/2022 – Read the Policyholder Notice…

Number One is Proud to Represent the Leading Agent’s E&O Carriers For Your Protection!

Number One is Proud to Represent the Leading Agent’s E&O Carriers For Your Protection! Top Coverage + Excellent Claims Teams = Number One Insurance Agency!   Having satisfied clients after a claim makes us Number One!   When claims happen and are not covered or above the limits selected, it can result in an E&O…

Number One is Proud to Represent the Leading Agent’s E&O Carriers For Your Protection!

Number One is Proud to Represent the Leading Agent’s E&O Carriers For Your Protection! Top Coverage + Excellent Claims Teams = Number One Insurance Agency!   Having satisfied clients after a claim makes us Number One!   When claims happen and are not covered or above the limits selected, it can result in an E&O…

ID Requirement for Duplicate Titles

ID Requirement for Duplicate Titles For security and legal purposes, the RMV must follow identification requirements for all paper applications for duplicate Certificates of Title. All applicants: Any customer applying for a duplicate title must provide a photocopy of the license/ID of each individual owner (whether the applicant is the owner or somebody else) IF they are requesting…

ID Requirement for Duplicate Titles

ID Requirement for Duplicate Titles For security and legal purposes, the RMV must follow identification requirements for all paper applications for duplicate Certificates of Title. All applicants: Any customer applying for a duplicate title must provide a photocopy of the license/ID of each individual owner (whether the applicant is the owner or somebody else) IF they are requesting…

No Auto? No Problem! RLI is the Answer You’ve Been Looking For!

No Auto? No Problem! RLI is the Answer You’ve Been Looking For! Do you have clients that do not own a personal vehicle but would like an umbrella coverage over their property? RLI will provide coverage for clients with no personal auto, as long as they agree to carry the underlying coverage if they operate…

No Auto? No Problem! RLI is the Answer You’ve Been Looking For!

No Auto? No Problem! RLI is the Answer You’ve Been Looking For! Do you have clients that do not own a personal vehicle but would like an umbrella coverage over their property? RLI will provide coverage for clients with no personal auto, as long as they agree to carry the underlying coverage if they operate…

Certificates of Title with Stickers or Labels

Certificates of Title with Stickers or Labels Dealerships, auction houses, leasing companies, and fleets often affix inventory barcode labels and stickers to Certificates of Title to assist with managing their title processing.  This can lead to processing and branding errors if these labels and stickers cover important information on the title. In order for the…

Certificates of Title with Stickers or Labels

Certificates of Title with Stickers or Labels Dealerships, auction houses, leasing companies, and fleets often affix inventory barcode labels and stickers to Certificates of Title to assist with managing their title processing.  This can lead to processing and branding errors if these labels and stickers cover important information on the title. In order for the…

New Worcester RMV Service Center Location

New Worcester RMV Service Center Location On Monday, August 8th, the Worcester RMV Service Center will open at a new location.  The address of the new service center is: 50 Southwest Cutoff Worcester, MA 01604 The service center’s hours will remain the same as the previous location (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm). NEW LOCATION SPECIFICATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS The…

CAR Language Adopted – Big Win for MAIA Members!

CAR Language Adopted – Big Win for MAIA Members! Last Thursday, Governor Baker signed the FY23 Budget. We are very pleased to report that MAIA’s language relative to the Commonwealth Automobile Reinsurers was included in the enacted budget. This language ensures appropriate agent representation on the CAR Governing Committee by removing the requirement that two…

New Worcester RMV Service Center Location

New Worcester RMV Service Center Location On Monday, August 8th, the Worcester RMV Service Center will open at a new location.  The address of the new service center is: 50 Southwest Cutoff Worcester, MA 01604 The service center’s hours will remain the same as the previous location (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm). New Location Specifications and Improvements The…

Length of Road Test Score Validity

Length of Road Test Score Validity If an applicant for a driver’s license passes a road test but has not prepaid for the license, or if the license isn’t issued due to other outstanding fees, obligations, or non-active license status, the applicant must obtain their license while the test results remain valid.  Applicants need to…