RMV: New Dealer Plate Decal Types

RMV: New Dealer Plate Decal Types Beginning on March 21, 2018, the Section 5 Division of the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) will be issuing two new Dealer Plate Decal types:     

Expired Registration

Expired Registration QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on March 16, 2018

RMV: Information for Runners on Lawful Presence

RMV: Information for Runners on Lawful Presence The MA RMV has provided some guidance to runners with regard to the new requirements concerning “lawful presence”. 

Subrogation

Subrogation QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on March 06, 2018

RMV: Lawful Presence Requirement Letter

RMV: Lawful Presence Requirement Letter On March 26, 2018, in accordance with state law, all Massachusetts vehicle and trailer owners unable to present either a driver’s license, a valid Massachusetts ID, or a Social Security Number (SSN), will be required to prove lawful presence in the United States prior to being able to process a…

Rental Time Limit

Rental Time Limit QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on February 26, 2018

National Alliance Outstanding CSR of the Year Nominations

National Alliance Outstanding CSR of the Year Nominations

REMINDER: RMV ATLAS End User Spreadsheet Due Today (3/16)

REMINDER: RMV ATLAS End User Spreadsheet Due Today (3/16) Reminder for insurance agencies that will be accessing RMV data using the ATLAS eServices Portal: You must complete the End User Spreadsheet.

BAP and DOC

BAP and DOC QUESTIO This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on March 6, 2018

Attleboro Service Center Hours Change

Attleboro Service Center Hours Change Effective March 15th, the hours of the Attleboro RMV Service Center are Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The service center will no longer be closed from noon to 1 p.m.  All other services remain the same in the Attleboro Service Center.

Updated Company Auto Insurance Filings – March 2018

Updated Company Auto Insurance Filings – March 2018

HHM with 50/50 Custody

HHM with 50/50 Custody QUESTIO This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on February 14, 2018

NY Cybersecurity Regulation Updates

NY Cybersecurity Regulation Updates Our friends at The Big I New York have shared information with us regarding recent notices from the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) related to the Cybersecurity Rules in New York. This notice is specifically for MA agents who are also licensed in New York State and subject to…

Rental

Rental QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on February 16, 2018

Weather & Closure Updates  for March 14th

Weather & Closure Updates  for March 14th UPDATE for Closures on Wednesday, March 14th: MAIA’s Milford Office will have a delayed open at 10 am. The Component and RMV Stream classes are both cancelled for tomorrow. We will be in touch with all registrants to reschedule.

Weather & Closure Updates  for March 13th

Weather & Closure Updates  for March 13th  MAIA will be closed due to inclement weather on Tuesday, March 13th.

Property Damage – UBER/Lyft Claim

Property Damage – UBER/Lyft Claim QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on February 23, 2018

RMV: Change To Payments that Do Not Cover the Full Amount

RMV: Change To Payments that Do Not Cover the Full Amount Payments that Do Not Cover the Full Amount  Effective March 26, 2018:

Changes to RMV’s Southbridge Service Center

Changes to RMV’s Southbridge Service Center Effective March 14, 2018 the Southbridge Service Center will be changing their levels of service.  Previously, two Live Transactions per Q-Matick Ticket all day (unlimited transactions) have been allowed.

Leominster RMV Opens Business-to-Business Center (B2B) on March 14th

Leominster RMV Opens Business-to-Business Center (B2B) on March 14th New Business-to-Business Center (B2B) Opens at RMV Leominster Service Center

Read Up on REAL ID

Read Up on REAL ID Get to know REAL ID – There are New Requirements for Massachusetts  Driver’s Licenses  The following information has been taken from the mass.gov guide to Real ID and should help answer questions about who needs a REAL ID, what is required, and relevant dates.   

Operator Exclusion vs. Military Exclusion

Operator Exclusion vs. Military Exclusion QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on February 26, 2018

A Bear-Raising Time for Mid-State Insurance Agency!

A Bear-Raising Time for Mid-State Insurance Agency! For years now, Mid-State Insurance Agency has done a beary great job helping to alleviate the stress and pain faced by kids during disasters, accidents and other emergency situations through the creation of Bears on Board, Inc. This non-profit, founded by Mid-State owners, Jim and Paul Pietro, provides…

ATLAS Training Links Available

ATLAS Training Links Available   ATLAS Training Schedule – Links Available MAIA is helping to spread the word about the RMV’s training schedule for ATLAS. MAIA has been asked to share this information with our members and asks that you please forward this message to all of your colleagues who will access the RMV’s system…

2018 Robert C. Dwelly Scholarship & Edward B. Caulkins Scholarship Applications

2018 Robert C. Dwelly Scholarship & Edward B. Caulkins Scholarship Applications Do you know an individual interested in earning their CIC or CISR designation? Encourage them to apply for the 2018 Robert C. Dwelly Scholarship (CIC) or the 2018 Edward B. Caulkins Scholarship (CISR).  

Voluntary vs. MAIP

Voluntary vs. MAIP QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on February 28, 2018

RMV Closure to Take Place March 22nd – 26th

RMV Closure to Take Place March 22nd – 26th   RMV Services & System Access Unavailable from 7 p.m. on March 22 until 8 a.m. on March 26

PIP

PIP QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on February 28, 2018

Weather & Closure Updates  for March 8th

Weather & Closure Updates  for March 8th  

Medical Emergency

Medical Emergency QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on February 21, 2018

Binders

Binders QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on February 22, 2018

User Credentials for ATLAS eServices Portal

User Credentials for ATLAS eServices Portal The following communication is from the Massachusetts RMV and is intended ONLY for insurance agencies that will be accessing RMV data using the ATLAS eServices Portal. You may also review the communication as sent from the RMV. 

Minimum Auto Coverages

Minimum Auto Coverages QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on February 22, 2018

REMINDER: Sign and Return RMV Access Agreement by March 5th

REMINDER: Sign and Return RMV Access Agreement by March 5th This notice is intended for those who HAVE NOT yet returned their signed Access Agreement. Please see the message below from the RMV regarding signed access agreements for the new ATLAS system. Thank you to those agents who have already returned their agreements. There is no…

NFIP Alert – Storm and Coastal Flooding Forecast Friday – Saturday

NFIP Alert – Storm and Coastal Flooding Forecast Friday – Saturday They say March comes in like a lion …  A significant winter storm is expected in the region Friday and Saturday. While snow foercasts have varied widely in the past few days, the coastal impact for flooding could be significant.

Save the Date – Young Agents Golf Tournament

Save the Date – Young Agents Golf Tournament The Young Agents Committee is looking forward to hosting the 7th Annual Invitational Golf Tournament on Wednesday, June 27th at Pine Hills Golf Club in Plymouth, MA. Registration opens the first week of April for this sell-out event!

2018 Phillip J. Farrell Memorial Scholarship Application 

2018 Phillip J. Farrell Memorial Scholarship Application  Do you know a graduating high school senior who’s entering college in the fall? Encourage them to apply for the 2018 Phillip J. Farrell Memorial Scholarship. 

WC News: WCRIB Special Bulletins on Residual Market Loss Ratio and Burden Estimate

WC News: WCRIB Special Bulletins on Residual Market Loss Ratio and Burden Estimate  

No-Shave November for A Great Cause.  The Gaudreau Group Shows You How!

No-Shave November for A Great Cause.  The Gaudreau Group Shows You How! Growing beards and old-fashioned towel shaves may be an unconventional path to charitable giving – but that’s how the men of The Gaudreau Group helped raise awareness and funds in support of men’s health last November.

There’s No Cause Too Big, or Small, for C&S Insurance

There’s No Cause Too Big, or Small, for C&S Insurance C&S Insurance, based in Mansfield, MA, delivered on a number of charitable endeavors throughout 2017. From little things like collecting employee donations in return for casual Fridays to big things like raising more than $6,000 for local nonprofits during Mansfield’s fifth annual Touch-a-Truck fundraiser, there was…