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Binding Authority Commercial Auto

Binding Authority Commercial Auto   QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on September 17, 2018 I hope all is well with you! We are hope, hope, hoping you can help us with a binding/coverage question we have on a commercial auto policy here in Mass. It appears…

Merrimack Valley Gas Explosions

Merrimack Valley Gas Explosions MAIA wanted to take a moment to recognize and acknowledge those people affected by the gas explosions in Lawrence, Andover and North Andover on September 13th, especially those who live and work in the Merrimack Valley.  We know that many of our members and carrier partners have been working hard to assist…

Camper or Trailer Plate

Camper or Trailer Plate   QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on September 17, 2018 I tried calling the Registry, sent them an email  today.  On 8/27/18:  our runner went down to the registry with the transfer information, RMV-1 , all documents in hand,  the person @…

RMV: ATLAS Release 2 Coming Soon

RMV: ATLAS Release 2 Coming Soon The following communication was released this morning by the RMV to business partners concerning the the upcoming Release 2 of ATLAS.

WC News: WCRIB Implements Test Audit Program

WC News: WCRIB Implements Test Audit Program  The WCRIBMA’s Governing Committee has approved implementation of a Test Audit Program to be rolled out in January 2019. Circular Letter No. 2337 outlines the program in greater detail.

Commercial Auto – Unregistered Vehicle

Commercial Auto – Unregistered Vehicle   QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on July 19, 2018 Commercial Auto – is there a reduction or exclusion of coverage if a vehicle is unregistered (registration expired)? I don’t think there is, I can’t find any reference in the policy…

Florida/Massachusetts

Florida/Massachusetts   QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on July 23, 2018

Take Advantage of Big “I” Trusted Choice Tools & Services

Take Advantage of Big “I” Trusted Choice Tools & Services Trusted Choice is the national brand strategy for independent insurance agents – designed to amplify the marketing and highlight the value that independent insurance agents bring to consumers. 

Coverage Date/Stamp Date

Coverage Date/Stamp Date   QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on July 26, 2018

Registry-Focused Round-up at The Big Event 2018

Registry-Focused Round-up at The Big Event 2018 The Big Event 2018 has a number of registry and auto-focused sessions based on our members most frequently asked questions taking place on Saturday, October 27th. MAIA is happy to have the RMV team, including Registrar Deveney, along with MAIA’s in-house expert, Kathy Cormier on the speaking roster.…

RMV: eServices Claims History Walk Through

RMV: eServices Claims History Walk Through There has been some confusion with respect to the viewing of claims in the eServices Portal, mainly with claims which have been reversed by the Board of Appeals.  Due to the confusion, the Merit Rating Bureau has sent the attached document which walks agents through the process.

RMV: New Special Plate – Habitat and Heritage

RMV: New Special Plate – Habitat and Heritage The Habitat and Heritage plate is a new two-year passenger special (PAS) plate. 

Claim Issue

Claim Issue   QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on July 30, 2018

WAHVE – The Case for Unretirement

WAHVE – The Case for Unretirement Since 2000, the number of people aged 65 and over who continue to remain employed has increased steadily. A large number of these professionals have gone through what economists call “unretirement,” the term for taking the employment U-turn from retired to back to work. For instance, a 2017 survey…

Gaudette Insurance Agency Gives Back with New England Pride

Gaudette Insurance Agency Gives Back with New England Pride The New England Patriots may not have won Super Bowl LII, but thanks to the Gaudette Insurance Agency, Inc., Northbridge Food Pantry still scored a notable touchdown! During this past football season’s playoffs, the Gaudette Insurance staff were given the option to represent their New England…

Different Limits of Coverage Same Policy

Different Limits of Coverage Same Policy   QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on July 30, 2018

Listing HHMs

Listing HHMs   QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on August 02, 2018

Turning Away Clients

Turning Away Clients   QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on August 06, 2018