Reminder: Insurance Licenses WILL NOT Expire During the COVID-19 Emergency
As long as your MA insurance license was in good standing as of March 10, 2020 (the day Governor Baker declared a state of emergency in MA), it is extended and will remain valid until 90 days after the state of emergency is lifted, even if it would otherwise have expired. Although you MAY renew…
Massachusetts Private Passenger Auto Insurance Refunds in Response to COVID-19
With so many people in MA following stay-at-home orders, many insurers are seeing decreases in loss frequency in their personal lines auto books and setting up processes to refund or credit their customers’ premiums. MAIA has put together a list of Massachusetts Private Passenger Auto Insurance Refunds in Response to COVID-19.
Registry Appointments
This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 21, 2020 QUESTION What is going on with the registry? I have a client from out of state trying to make an appointment for new plate. There are zero appointments available for all locations. Are they totally closed. Not…
Out-of-State Violations
This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 13, 2020 QUESTION As you are probably aware, the RMV’s efforts to clear the backlog of out-of-state violations is resulting in surcharges to current MA personal auto policies. So far, we’re seeing surcharge endorsements from Commerce and Plymouth Rock.…
Special Bulletin: Big ‘I’ Establishes Trusted Choice® COVID-19 Relief Fund to Assist Independent Agencies
Progressive donates $2 million to provide relief to independent insurance agencies facing pandemic challenges Our national association, the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big “I”), is pleased to announce that Progressive Insurance has donated $2 million dollars to establish the Trusted Choice® COVID-19 Relief Fund in response to the economic and operational…
Registry News: Further Extensions for Licenses, Permits, Inspection Stickers, and Passenger Registrations
Effective immediately, further extensions will be implemented for expiring motor vehicle inspection stickers, passenger plate registrations, professional credentials, and licenses and permits, including Commercial Driver’s Licenses and Permits (CDLs / CLPs).
RMV Branches – Who Can Go
This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 13, 2020 QUESTION We have an insured who is currently in a rehab recovering from surgery. His vehicle is not working and his sister wants to gift him a vehicle. Will someone from his family be able to go…
Paying Parking Tickets
This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 13, 2020 QUESTION Are people still able to pay parking tickets in person at the RMV?
Registry News: Additional COVID-19 RMV Changes
The MA RMV continues to implement measures to reduce customer volumes in physical locations and maintain proper social-distancing to keep residents and staff safe and healthy.
Introducing Elaine Lovelace, Our New E&O Program Manager!
Elaine Lovelace, CPCU, ASLI, AU, AAI, began her extensive insurance career in western New York, and later worked for an E&S wholesaler as a commercial new business underwriter. Along the way she developed her own curriculum for educating brokers; and taught classes around the state. Today, as an E&O program manager for MAIA’s Number One…
RMV Branches for Runners
This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 13, 2020 QUESTION I hope you are safe and well! Just checking in to see the latest update on runners. Last I spoke with you agents/runners could go to Wilmington/Milford RMV’s to drop off runs. Is that still the…
Personal Auto Rebates During Covid-19
This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 13, 2020 QUESTION Our agency has had a number of inquiries asking if they will get a discount due to the fact they are not driving as much during the pandemic. I am aware of a few of the…
Hospitality Extends Liquor Liability Policies to Include Alcohol Sales with Takeout Food
Governor Baker recently signed legislation allowing beer and wine sales with takeout food orders in Massachusetts during the COVID-19 emergency. In response, Hospitality Insurance Group has extended its Liquor Liability policies to cover this exposure, in accordance with the governor’s provision.
Registration Renewal
This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 7, 2020 QUESTION Do you know if a client can mail in their RTA renewal or does it need to be brought to the Registry?
Update Address for Commercial Client
This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 8, 2020 QUESTION I have a likely easy question – my commercial client needs to update their mailing address. I don’t see that I can do this on line. Can you confirm before we go through the efforts of…
Driver Retraining Classes
This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 8, 2020 QUESTION One of our younger customers had three recent driving incidents and needs to attend additional driver’s education classes to keep her driver’s license. Is the RMV still holding these classes or are they on hold?
Paycheck Protection Program – 2 On-Demand Webinars for Independent Agencies
Created specifically for MAIA/Big “I” members, these two recorded webinars explain the new Paycheck Protection Program, which provides forgivable SBA loans for small businesses to keep their workers on the payroll during the COVID-19 crisis. (that’s you!):
ePayPolicy Gives MAIA Members First Month Free!
You’re doing all that you can to serve your clients. We’re here to support you and give you the resources you need to continue to operate. Our preferred digital payment processor ePayPolicy can help! Insureds still need to make payments, and ePayPolicy provides your agency with a digital, branded payment page that eliminates the need for…