Gov. Baker Extends RMV Deadlines Until Emergency is Lifted
Certain RMV extensions, which had been set to expire on August 12 according to Gov. Baker’s executive order, have been extended through the end of the state of emergency. The extensions apply to the REAL ID fee waiver, registration transfer grace period, and changes to the 6-hour observation requirements for drivers with a junior operator…
RMV Plate Lottery Now Open
We just got word that the 2020 RMV Plate Lottery begins today, Wednesday August 12, 2020. Customers can enter the plate lottery online at Mass.Gov/RMV using the Online Service Center. The deadline to enter the lottery is September 6, 2020. This year, the lottery is online only; there is no paper application form.
RMV Updates Registration Drop Off Form & Info Sheet
As of August 10th, the Registration Drop Off Center Form and the Registration Drop Off Center Information Sheet have both been revised to make it more clear that customers will receive an email to make payment online, and that transactions will not be ready for pickup until payment is confirmed. Individual customers no longer have…
Could Your Agency Protection Use Some Backup?
Has your agency’s insurance coverage kept pace with how you operate today? Is your old coverage still adequate? MAIA’s Number One Insurance Agency exists for one reason – to protect and serve independent insurance agents and brokers. In addition to Agents’ E&O, we can help you with other important coverages like Cyber and EPLI, Agency…
School Bus & School Pupil Plates Only Issued at Certain RMV Locations
Effective Monday, August 10th, both school bus plates and school pupil plates will only be available in the following RMV service centers for initial issuance:
RMV OKs In-Person License/ID Card Renewal Appointments
Effective immediately, service center appointments can be scheduled for license/ID card renewals (all classes) for credentials with September expirations. This new appointment type will be available in all RMV service centers that are open for general or license-related appointments.
Information Only Claim
This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on July 29, 2020 QUESTION Hope this email finds you well! I have an auto insurance claim question for you. I have an insured who notified their carrier of an accident she was involved in. When she reported the accident, she indicated…
Flood Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated!
Hurricanes, tropical storms – as we saw again this week, these severe weather events bring torrential downpours, storm surges, and flash flooding. And they’re not going away. No two ways about it – your clients need flood coverage! If you don’t write a lot of flood policies, it can seem overly complicated. But it doesn’t have…
Webinar: COVID-19 E&O Best Practices
Big “I” Professional Liability Risk Management is offering a timely free webinar, COVID-19: E&O Best Practices for Rapidly Changing Times. Offered at 2:00 pm 8/5 and 8/7, the webinar will include reinforcements of topics that have been covered in prior sessions, as well as new issues and insights into the ever-changing landscape independent agents are…
Trailer Only Policy
This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on July 27, 2020 QUESTION I have a client with a trailer only auto policy. A few years ago, the company said they would write it as my client had a company car. The company has since said they no longer want…
Auto Symbol 2
This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on July 28, 2020 QUESTION I have been poking online and in policies and cannot find a clear answer. I am assisting my team in working on a large account headquartered in MA. They are a retail distribution carrier with a large…
RMV “Registration Drop Off Centers” (formerly B2Bs) Open in Braintree 8/3, Other Locations 8/10
Starting Monday, August 3rd, a new Registration Drop Off Center (previously known as a B2B) will pilot in the Braintree Service Center. Registration Drop Off Centers will then open in the following additional service center locations beginning Monday, August 10th:
Travel Trailer and No Auto Policy
This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on July 24, 2020 QUESTION I have a situation. I have a client that works for a business and is allowed to use one of the business vehicles for her own person use. This client just purchased a 20’ travel trailer but…
Carrier Refused Application after RTA Stamped
This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on July 25, 2020 QUESTION We stamped a commercial RTA for one of our clients and submitted a change request to the carrier adding the vehicle to the policy. It has been 5 days and the carrier just notified us that they…
RMV Openings & Changes on 8/3 & 8/10 – Revere, Lawrence, Brockton
Over the next two weeks, the following RMV Service Centers will either open for certain transactions or change their hours.
Policy Non-Renewal
This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on July 27, 2020 QUESTION Just trying to find out info if a carrier is able to non renew a personal auto policy because of the loss history on a commercial auto policy? My U/W is giving me flack on total account…
On Point Podcast: What You Can Do in Tough Times
Has the pandemic altered independent agent and broker financials? Yes… and no, according to popular guest Dave Tralka, InsurBanc’s CEO. Listen to this podcast and get up to speed on what you as an owner should be anticipating in the marketplace, how investors view the business, and how to keep your house in order.