Surviving Spouse

Surviving Spouse QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on June 5, 2017

RLI Home Business Insurance (HBI) Expands Inland Flood Coverage

RLI Home Business Insurance (HBI) Expands Inland Flood Coverage The RLI Home Business Insurance program has recently expanded their inland flood coverage offering, which is now available in Massachusetts. This optional coverage is now available by endorsement on both New and Renewal Home Business policies. Designed specifically for home-based business owners in lower flood risk areas, this…

Lawyers Professional Liability Program: Rate Decrease & Other Updates

Lawyers Professional Liability Program: Rate Decrease & Other Updates Swiss Re Corporate Solutions implemented a RATE DECREASE, for the Lawyers Professional Liability Program, which went into effect on April 1st. That’s a pleasant surprise for clients already insured with our program AND a great incentive to start quoting your remaining Lawyer Clients.

Commercial Auto ACORD Forms

Commercial Auto ACORD Forms QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on June 1, 2017

Disabled Veteran Tax Exemption

Disabled Veteran Tax Exemption QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on May 31, 2017

ePayPolicy Invites Agents to Apply for InsurTech Award

ePayPolicy Invites Agents to Apply for InsurTech Award ePayPolicy, MAIA’s electronic payment processor of choice, is now accepting applications for the ePayPolicy InsurTech Award.

RMV: ID Documentation Updates

RMV: ID Documentation Updates The RMV has published updated ID Documentation Requirements for individuals seeking both REAL ID and Standard ID. 

DBAs

DBAs QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on May 25, 2017

Memorial Day Closure

Memorial Day Closure In observance of Memorial Day the MAIA and Number One Insurance Agency offices will close on Friday, May 24th at 2pm and will remain closed through Monday, May 27th.  Our offices will re-open Tuesday, May 28th for our regular business hours.

Surcharge

Surcharge QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on May 17, 2017

Green Plate

Green Plate QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on May 16, 2017

PIP on Motorcycles

PIP on Motorcycles QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 11, 2018

Violatoin Codes

Violatoin Codes QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 19, 2018

MAIP Policy and OOS CDL

MAIP Policy and OOS CDL QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 24, 2018

You are invited to join the GIVE Movement!

You are invited to join the GIVE Movement! MAIA’s Young Agents are joining forces with Young Agents Committees across the country and the Big “I” for a week of giving. The Young Agents have chosen to help take a bite out of hunger in Massachusetts by volunteering and collecting donations for the Greater Boston Food…

RMV: What You (and your commercial clients) Should Know about the Driver Verification System (DVS) Program

RMV: What You (and your commercial clients) Should Know about the Driver Verification System (DVS) Program MAIA is often asked by members who want to know “what registry information can I share?” and as noted in our recent article “RMV: Registry Records – What Can You Share with Clients” sometimes they are asked to share information…

MA CAR Rules

MA CAR Rules QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 30, 2018

RMV: REAL ID Answers to common questions about the new document requirements.

RMV: REAL ID Answers to common questions about the new document requirements. The RMV has recently published an updated ask/answer article concerning some of the common questions about the new documentation requirements for driver’s licenses, ID cards, and learner’s permits.

MAIA’s Digital Campaign is Back in Action

MAIA’s Digital Campaign is Back in Action NOTE:  This page refers to a past ad campaign. Learn about or 2019 Campaign HERE!  Last year MAIA launched a digital advertising campaign to get the word out about independent agents and generate leads for your agency. We’ll be continuing the campaign this year and the refreshed campaign…

Plate vs. Policy

Plate vs. Policy QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 25, 2018

2A Cancellations

2A Cancellations QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 18, 2018

Permit Holder from OOS

Permit Holder from OOS QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 18, 2018

RMV Access for MAIP Policies

RMV Access for MAIP Policies QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 18, 2018

Customary Operator or HHM

Customary Operator or HHM QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 25, 2018

Claim Payment and a Suspended License

Claim Payment and a Suspended License QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 25, 2018

Storage Covrage in MA

Storage Covrage in MA QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 25, 2018

MAIA to Celebrate Joe Leahy’s Installation as Chairman of IIABA

MAIA to Celebrate Joe Leahy’s Installation as Chairman of IIABA Members and partners of MAIA are invited to join independent insurance agent association leaders from across the country and representatives of IIABA to celebrate Joe’s installation as IIABA Chairman on August 25th. On August 25, 2018, Joe Leahy of Leahy and Brown Insurance & Realty…

Multiple Claims – How Many Deductibles?

Multiple Claims – How Many Deductibles? QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 25, 2018

PIP on a Motorcycle

PIP on a Motorcycle QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 25, 2018

Big “I” Professional Liability Risk Management Quarterly Webinar

Big “I” Professional Liability Risk Management Quarterly Webinar Risk Management Webinar: Navigating M&A Hazards Join the Big “I” Professional Liability team on Wednesday, June 20 at 2-3:30 p.m. ET for the next free session in the Big “I” Professional Liability and Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Agency Risk Management Essentials webinar series, Navigating the Hazards of Buying,…

Year of Manufacturer Plates

Year of Manufacturer Plates QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 11 2018

Stamping Un-Signed RMV Forms

Stamping Un-Signed RMV Forms QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 13 2018

MAP and Business Use

MAP and Business Use QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 17, 2018

2A

2A QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 18, 2018

Big “I” Continues Advocacy on Federal Tax Issues

Big “I” Continues Advocacy on Federal Tax Issues by Jennifer Webb, Big “I” Federal Government Affairs Counsel

Economic Impact Study – Deadline to Respond Extended until June 8th

Economic Impact Study – Deadline to Respond Extended until June 8th UPDATED June 1, 2018: There is still time to participate in MAIA’s Economic Impact Study. We have extended the deadline for responses until Friday, June 8th.  We encourage you to participate – please  watch your email for the link to complete the survey. Your response is…

Part 4 Property Damage Question

Part 4 Property Damage Question QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 18, 2018

RMV: Registry Records – What Can You Share with Clients?

RMV: Registry Records – What Can You Share with Clients? Federal Driver Privacy Protection Act (FDPPA) The Federal Driver Privacy Protection Act prohibits the release and use of certain personal information from state motor vehicle records.

NEW RLI Umbrella Application & Underwriting Changes Effective June 1st

NEW RLI Umbrella Application & Underwriting Changes Effective June 1st RLI Personal Umbrella Policy Changes Several major eligibility and underwriting changes will go into effect for new and renewal business on June 1, 2018. 

Out-of-State or Out-of-Country License and Registrations

Out-of-State or Out-of-Country License and Registrations QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 18, 2018