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.