MA Registration for OOS Resident
Question MA Registration for OOS Resident This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on September 22, 2021 How would you advise a client who has their car registered in MA but currently living out of state with the specific intent returning early next year? The insured does not want to…
Deferred Operator
Question Deferred Operator This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on September 23, 2021 I need your assistance if I may. I have a client who is separated from his wife. He is insured with me under a Progressive policy. His ex-wife is with Liberty Mutual. They have a son…
A Big Event First! MAIA Partners with Dress for Success
A Big Event First! MAIA Teams Up with Dress for Success Boston We are thrilled to work with the amazing Dress for Success organization, which empowers women to achieve economic independence in work and in life by providing a support network, professional attire, and development tools. Their executive director will present “Fashion Do’s & Don’ts”…
Official Notice to the Members of the Massachusetts Association of Insurance Agents of the 2021 Annu
Registration System Glitch for MAIA Classes & Big Event – It’s Not just You!
Registration System Glitch for MAIA Classes & Big Event – It’s Not just You! Some members have had trouble trying to register someone else for a MAIA education class or the Big Event. We are aware of this issue, and are working with our system hosts to resolve it. (They tell us it might take…
Tech Talk: Does HO or Personal Auto Cover Someone Doing Errands for the Insured?
Tech Talk: Does HO or Personal Auto Cover Someone Doing Errands for the Insured? September 2021 Irene Morrill, CPCU, CIC, ARM, CRM, MLIS, CRIS, LIA, CPIW VP Technical Affairs, MAIA Shameless plug! Don’t forget to register for MAIA’s Big Event, October 28-31, taking place live at the Westin Boston Seaport District. I really do look forward…
InsurPAC Dollars at Work Fighting Proposed Tax Increases for Big “I” Members
InsurPAC Dollars at Work Fighting Proposed Tax Increases for Big “I” Members Last week, the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee released a summary of tax provisions, several of which could mean steep tax increases for pass-through businesses. Backed by InsurPAC dollars, the Big “I” Government Affairs team continues to advocate on behalf of independent agents…
Service Center Webinar Materials & New B2B Cover Sheet Now Available Online
Service Center Webinar Materials & New B2B Cover Sheet Now Available Online The RMV has posted the presentation slides, Q&A document, and additional supporting material from the Insurance Industry Webinar on Service Center Changes held on September 8, 2021. There is also a link to the revised B2B Cover Sheet, which must now be used…
New Regs Affecting Commercial Plates, Registrations, Licenses, Permits, Etc.
New Regs Affecting Commercial Plates, Registrations, Licenses, Permits, Etc. Big pickup trucks are pretty popular these days. Our members have told us that clients often complain about having to register their truck as a commercial vehicle, even though it’s strictly for personal use. They will be happy to hear that, effective October 1, 2021, the…
New B2B Drop-Offs & Pick-Up… Please Don’t All Go at Once!
New B2B Drop-Offs & Pick-Up… Please Don’t All Go at Once! MAIA has been getting calls about the new B2B drop-off (10:00 to 2:00) and next day pick-up times (2:00 to 5:00). It seems that many runners are waiting until 1:45 to drop off, then hanging around until 2:00 to pick up the prior day’s…
School Bus School Pupil Plates Issued at Greenfield RMV Service Center
School Bus School Pupil Plates Issued at Greenfield RMV Service Center Effective immediately, school bus plates and school pupil plates are available for initial issuance at the Greenfield RMV Service Center. School bus plates and school pupil plates will only be available in the following six RMV service centers for initial issuance: Braintree Greenfield Haverhill Milford…
Service Center Webinar Materials & New B2B Cover Sheet Now Available Online
Service Center Webinar Materials & New B2B Cover Sheet Now Available Online The RMV has posted the presentation slides, Q&A document, and additional supporting material from the Insurance Industry Webinar on Service Center Changes held on September 8, 2021. There is also a link to the revised B2B Cover Sheet, which must now be used…
New Regs Affecting Commercial Plates, Registrations, Licenses, Permits, Etc.
New Regs Affecting Commercial Plates, Registrations, Licenses, Permits, Etc. Big pickup trucks are pretty popular these days. Our members have told us that clients often complain about having to register their truck as a commercial vehicle, even though it’s strictly for personal use. They will be happy to hear that, effective October 1, 2021, the…
New B2B Drop-Offs & Pick-Up… Please Don’t All Go at Once!
New B2B Drop-Offs & Pick-Up… Please Don’t All Go at Once! MAIA has been getting calls about the new B2B drop-off (10:00 to 2:00) and next day pick-up times (2:00 to 5:00). It seems that many runners are waiting until 1:45 to drop off, then hanging around until 2:00 to pick up the prior day’s…
School Bus School Pupil Plates Issued at Greenfield RMV Service Center
School Bus School Pupil Plates Issued at Greenfield RMV Service Center Effective immediately, school bus plates and school pupil plates are available for initial issuance at the Greenfield RMV Service Center. School bus plates and school pupil plates will only be available in the following six RMV service centers for initial issuance: Braintree Greenfield Haverhill Milford…
Return of B2B & Other RMV Service Center Changes Beginning 9/20
Return of B2B & Other RMV Service Center Changes Beginning 9/20 MAIA works closely with the RMV to make sure our members’ concerns are heard and addressed, and these upcoming agent-friendly changes to Service Center operations are proof that they’re listening! We are pleased to confirm that as of September 20th, many RMV Service Centers…
FMCSA Extends CDL Medical Certificates
FMCSA Extends CDL Medical Certificates The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued an additional waiver for CDL Medical Certificates (DOT Medical Cards). Certificates that expire between June 1, 2021 and November 29, 2021 will expire on November 30, 2021. The RMV has updated customer records in ATLAS. Affected customers will receive an email…
Big “I” InsurPAC Campaign to Support Federal Candidates
Big “I” InsurPAC Campaign to Support Federal Candidates InsurPAC is the powerful, non-partisan Political Action Committee (PAC) of our national association, the IIABA or Big “I.” InsurPAC’s loyalty belongs to us, the member agents and brokers of the Big “I,” and the Federal candidates who support us. InsurPAC raises money to contribute to candidates running…