MAIA’s Five Star Agency Designation is Back and Better Than Ever
MAIA’s Five Star Agency Designation is Back and Better Than Ever It’s January, 2022! It’s a bright and shiny new year, full of promise! When you look out at the year, what are you doing to improve your agency? Is it time for your agency to commit to obtaining the exclusive Five Star Agency Designation?…
New Striped Bass Plates
New Striped Bass Plates The Striped Bass Conservation plate is a two-year passenger special plate. Proceeds from this plate will fund the Environmental Trust Fund, which provides grants for education and to preserve the Massachusetts environment. All pre-ordered plates have been delivered to the Special Plates Department at RMV Quincy Headquarters. After the pre-ordered plates…
Like 2022, We’re Just Out of the Gate and Off and Running!
Like 2022, We’re Just Out of the Gate and Off and Running! New at MAIA’s Number One: Vacant Residential & Commercial Property & Land! Increase your agency’s book of business by expanding your offering to your residential and commercial clients with Vacant coverage for property and land! What makes this program hot to trot? 13% Commission…
New Striped Bass Plates
New Striped Bass Plates The Striped Bass Conservation plate is a two-year passenger special plate. Proceeds from this plate will fund the Environmental Trust Fund, which provides grants for education and to preserve the Massachusetts environment. All pre-ordered plates have been delivered to the Special Plates Department at RMV Quincy Headquarters. After the pre-ordered plates…
RMV ATLAS and Portal System Maintenance January 22
RMV ATLAS and Portal System Maintenance January 22 This upcoming Saturday, January 22, 2022, from 1:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. Eastern Time, the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles is installing a scheduled update to our ATLAS system. You may experience some delays in responsiveness, or receive occasional errors during communications. Please process your request(s) after 6:00 a.m. and the RMV system should…
RMV ATLAS and Portal System Maintenance January 22
RMV ATLAS and Portal System Maintenance January 22 This upcoming Saturday, January 22, 2022, from 1:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. Eastern Time, the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles is installing a scheduled update to our ATLAS system. You may experience some delays in responsiveness, or receive occasional errors during communications. Please process your request(s) after 6:00 a.m. and the RMV system should…
Pennsylvania Reconstructed Titles
Pennsylvania Reconstructed Titles A number of Pennsylvania Reconstructed Titles have been obtained fraudulently without having a salvage inspection completed. These vehicles require an inspection prior to registration in Massachusetts except in the following scenarios: Pennsylvania Reconstructed Titles with an issue date prior to 01/01/2019 Pennsylvania Reconstructed Titles presented by an individual with a valid MVU-29…
Updated Company Auto Insurance Filings – January 2022
Updated Company Auto Insurance Filings – January 2022 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 AIB AIBM132697920 – Rate 02/01/22 New/Renew +.1% Allstate ALSE132939471 – Rate 01/24/22…
Pennsylvania Reconstructed Titles
Pennsylvania Reconstructed Titles A number of Pennsylvania Reconstructed Titles have been obtained fraudulently without having a salvage inspection completed. These vehicles require an inspection prior to registration in Massachusetts except in the following scenarios: Pennsylvania Reconstructed Titles with an issue date prior to 01/01/2019 Pennsylvania Reconstructed Titles presented by an individual with a valid MVU-29…
New FAQ and Sample Disclosure Form on Producer Health Insurance Compensation Disclosure Requirements
It’s 2022… Your Insureds Need an Extra Layer of Protection
It’s 2022… Your Insureds Need an Extra Layer of Protection Peace of mind is hard to come by these days. Where “the unheard of” has become the norm, people are looking for some measure of control over whatever might come next. Through MAIA’s Number One Insurance Agency, you can offer your insureds an extra layer…
It’s 2022… Your Insureds Need an Extra Layer of Protection
It’s 2022… Your Insureds Need an Extra Layer of Protection Peace of mind is hard to come by these days. Where “the unheard of” has become the norm, people are looking for some measure of control over whatever might come next. Through MAIA’s Number One Insurance Agency, you can offer your insureds an extra layer…
New at Number One! EVR Permit Surety Bond for Your Agency
New at Number One! EVR Permit Surety Bond for Your Agency The MA Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) requires any MA insurance agency seeking an Electronic Vehicle Registration (EVR) Permit to have a surety bond in the amount of $10,000. We’ve partnered with RLI Insurance Company to offer these bonds via a quick-and-easy online platform…
Road Test Vehicles – Extension of State-Owned Vehicles
Road Test Vehicles – Extension of State-Owned Vehicles Since June 2020, state-owned vehicles have been used for Class D road tests. The use of these state-owned vehicles will continue through April 30, 2022. Beginning on May 2, 2022, all learner’s permit holders will be required to supply their own vehicle for Class D road tests.…
New at Number One! EVR Permit Surety Bond for Your Agency
New at Number One! EVR Permit Surety Bond for Your Agency The MA Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) requires any MA insurance agency seeking an Electronic Vehicle Registration (EVR) Permit to have a surety bond in the amount of $10,000. We’ve partnered with RLI Insurance Company to offer these bonds via a quick-and-easy online platform…
Road Test Vehicles – Extension of State-Owned Vehicles
Road Test Vehicles – Extension of State-Owned Vehicles Since June 2020, state-owned vehicles have been used for Class D road tests. The use of these state-owned vehicles will continue through April 30, 2022. Beginning on May 2, 2022, all learner’s permit holders will be required to supply their own vehicle for Class D road tests.…
RMV Cautions Customers to be Aware of Text Phishing Scam
RMV Cautions Customers to be Aware of Text Phishing Scam The RMV is cautioning customers to be aware of a text phishing scam that has been reported here in the Commonwealth and in other states. The scam reportedly involves customers receiving text messages, claiming to be from the “DMV,” that direct them to click on a…