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CAR News – Recent Bulletins

CAR News – Recent Bulletins Commonwealth Automobile Reinsurers (CAR) recently released the following Bulletins:

Out-of-State Permit Holder

Out-of-State Permit Holder   QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 27, 2018

2017-2018 Legislative Session Report

2017-2018 Legislative Session Report   The 2017-2018 MA legislative session officially wrapped up on July 31st.  

Commercial Lettering on Personal Truck

Commercial Lettering on Personal Truck   QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on May 01, 2018

Reminder: More Vehicles Subject to US DOT Numbers – Effective September 1, 2018

Reminder: More Vehicles Subject to US DOT Numbers – Effective September 1, 2018 There has been a change to the Massachusetts State Markings Regulation 540 CMR 2:22 (regulation text below) that will take effect on September 1, 2018 for all commercial motor vehicles that weigh 10,001 lbs. or more used in Intrastate commerce. 

In Memory of Ernie Bates

In Memory of Ernie Bates Long-time member of MAIA, Ernest “Ernie” Bates, passed away June 11, 2018. Ernie was the owner and founder of Bates-Fullam Insurance Agency in Springfield. He served the insurance industry through volunteerism as a member of MAIA’s Board of Directors and as Past President of the Hampden County Insurance Agency Association. Some…

Tech Talk: It’s all about price ….really??

Tech Talk: It’s all about price ….really?? By Irene Morrill, CPCU, CIC, ARM, CRM, LIA, CRIS, CPIW  – VP of Technical Affairs, MAIA  

MPIUA Announces Revisions to Dwelling and HO Deductible Rules (Rule 406)

MPIUA Announces Revisions to Dwelling and HO Deductible Rules (Rule 406) The Massachusetts Property Insurance Underwriters Association (MPIUA) has recently received approval from the Mass. Division of Insurance (DOI) to implement revisions to the Homeowners Deductible Rule and Dwelling Deductible Rule (both Rule 406). The revision is effective September 1, 2018 and replaces the current…

Waiver of Deductible

Waiver of Deductible   QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on May 02, 2018

WC News: WCRIB Special Bulletins Residual Market Loss Ratio and Burden Estimate

WC News: WCRIB Special Bulletins Residual Market Loss Ratio and Burden Estimate  

Updated Company Auto Insurance Filings – August 2018

Updated Company Auto Insurance Filings – August 2018

Insurance Requirement on Certificate

Insurance Requirement on Certificate   QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on May 21, 2018

It’s Time for The Big Event 2018

It’s Time for The Big Event 2018     Winning the insurance game takes more than chance and a little bit of luck.  Win BIG at the Big Event 2018 – the largest gathering of independent agents in New England. On Thursday, October 25 thru Sunday October 28, join approximately 1,800 professional independent insurance agents and…

ACCORD Form

ACCORD Form   QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on May 24, 2018

MAIA Announces 2018 Annual Meeting

MAIA Announces 2018 Annual Meeting NOTICE TO THE MEMBERS OF THE MASSACHUSETTS ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AGENTS OF THE 2018 ANNUAL MEETING

Trailer

Trailer   QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on May 25, 2018

Listing HHMs

Listing HHMs   QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on July 17, 2018

Business Use Class 30

Business Use Class 30   QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 28, 2018