ATLAS Documents Updated with Registrar Ogilvie’s Name
ATLAS Documents Updated with Registrar Ogilvie’s Name As of August 13th, newly appointed RMV Registrar Colleen Ogilvie’s name and signature are displayed on all documents that are system-generated through ATLAS. The RMV will provide further updates regarding new cards and Registrar Stamp distribution when they become available. Revised documents include: Temporary Licenses/IDs Learner’s Permits Registration…
RMV & FMCSA Coming to MAIA’s Big Event!
RMV & FMCSA Coming to MAIA’s Big Event! Saturday, October 30th, at the Big Event is your chance to get up to speed on road-related topics! Registrar Ogilvie will be presenting a Registry Update and a Q&A. In addition, you can hear from Matthew Poirier, Highway Safety Specialist for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration…
Interpreter Needed
Question Interpreter Needed This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on August 9, 2021 We seem to have more and more auto leads coming in from “out of town” (Boston). I understand we are not allowed to decline the business solely based on the territory. Some of these people do…
3rd Party Rental 2
Question 3rd. Party Rental This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on July 16, 2021 Simon Smith was in an accident and he was rear-ended by another vehicle. That person has progressive and Progressive is stating they don’t pay for 3rd party rentals, even though our insured is NOT at fault.…
Important Updates on NFIP Risk Rating 2.0
Important Updates on NFIP Risk Rating 2.0 The October 1st implementation of Risk Rating 2.0, FEMA’s all-new pricing methodology for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), is approaching! Quoting and policy issuance for Phase 1 of Risk Rating 2.0 has been pushed back from August 1st to at least August 16th. Flood is tricky in…
Liability Non Listed Operators
Question Liability Non Listed Operators This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on July 16, 2021 If there is a policy with Progressive in place and all drivers in HH are not listed but have insurance with another company (Commerce), and a non listed driver has a minor fender bender…
Livery Plate or Commercial Plate
Question Livery Plate or Commercial Plate This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on July 16, 2021 We have a new customer whose policy becomes effective on 07.28, but he has a Livery plate that needs to be changed to a Commercial plate before the underwriter will sign off on…
U.S. Passport Numbers Beginning with a Letter
The U.S. Department of State began issuing “next generation” U.S. passports in March 2021. The newly issued passports use a numbering system that begins with an upper-case letter (A, X, Y, or Z, depending on the passport type), followed by eight numbers. Download the August 6, 2021, RMV Training Update for full details: Passport Numbers…
U.S. Passport Numbers Beginning with a Letter
The U.S. Department of State began issuing “next generation” U.S. passports in March 2021. The newly issued passports use a numbering system that begins with an upper-case letter (A, X, Y, or Z, depending on the passport type), followed by eight numbers. Download the August 6, 2021, RMV Training Update for full details: Passport Numbers…
Motorcycle Coverage on MAP
Question Motorcycle Coverage on MAP This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on July 21, 2021 I have question regarding coverage for under a Mass Auto policy. I have an insured who has a Mass auto policy covering one private passenger auto. She is looking at possibly purchasing a motorcycle…
Claim Question Uncooperative Driver
Question Claim Question – Uncooperative Driver This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on July 21, 2021 I have an automobile claims question. I have a client that owns a commercial building surrounded by a chain link fence. Two months ago a vehicle took a wrong turn going up a one way street…
Motorcycle Accident no Contact
Question Motorcycle Accident no Contact This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on July 27, 2021 I had a customer get into an accident this afternoon on his motorcycle. Someone pulled out in front of him but he was able to dump the bike without hitting the vehicle. The lady…
Glass Coverage for Dealer Vehicles
Question Glass Coverage for Dealer Vehicles This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on July 29, 2021 I have an account, 5 dealer plates, no vehicles with Dealers Physical damage coverage. The dealer called and advised that one of his vehicles had a cracked or broken windshield and was asking…
How Vulnerable is YOUR Home Plate? Keep Your Agency Covered
How Vulnerable is YOUR Home Plate? Keep Your Agency Covered Between the Red Sox and the Olympics, we’ve been thinking a lot about baseball and protecting your “home plate.” MAIA’s Number One Agency is the leader in E&O for MA insurance agents, but E&O alone may not protect your agency’s home plate from ALL of…
Garaging Commercial Vehicles
Question Garaging – Business Vehicles This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on July 29, 2021 We are having a problem with one carrier regarding garaging on vehicles registered to a business entity. They won’t change garaging on the business auto policy unless the insured changes it in the RMV…
Garaging Business Vehicles
Question Garaging – Business Vehicles This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on July 29, 2021 We are having a problem with one carrier regarding garaging on vehicles registered to a business entity. They won’t change garaging on the business auto policy unless the insured changes it in the RMV…
OOS Purchase – Camper and Coverage
Question OOS Purchase – Camper and Coverage This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on July 22, 2021 Late breaking client no notice purchase! We have a client getting a $75K camper van in Ohio and driving it back on a dealer plate. Will be for personal use. If we…
Solar Panels
Question Solar Panels This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on July 23, 2021 We’re receiving more and more calls on solar panels and have a question. We’ve been advised by at least one carrier that if the solar panels are owned by the insured the HO3 perils apply and…
Blank Checks with RMV
Question Blank Check with RMV This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on July 26, 2021 We wish to thank you for all your help with the registry. We do have a question on what the registry is currently doing. If an insured buys a vehicle from a non-dealer you…
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…
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…
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…