MA-Registered Trailers May Need a Pseudo VIN
MA-Registered Trailers May Need a Pseudo VIN As of November 12, 2019, the MA RMV requires commercially used trailers that are subject to annual inspections to have a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). If such a trailer does NOT have a VIN, it will have a “Pseudo VIN” assigned by the RMV, which will be printed…
Classification of Business
Classification of Business QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on September 2, 2019
WCRIBMA’s Circular Letters No. 2353, No. 2354, No. 2355 and No. 2356
WCRIBMA’s Circular Letters No. 2353, No. 2354, No. 2355 and No. 2356 The Massachusetts Workers’ Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau has issued:
CAR Bulletin No. 1090 – New RMV Registration and Title Application
CAR Bulletin No. 1090 – New RMV Registration and Title Application According to Commonwealth Automobile Reinsurers (CAR) Bulletin 1090, the Registry of Motor Vehicles has requested that CAR issue a bulletin to advise industry participants of the RMV’s new Registration and Title Application (RTA).
Auto Insurance in Italy
Auto Insurance in Italy QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on September 23, 2019
Operator Exclusion
Operator Exclusion QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on September 23, 2019
CAR Bulletin No. 1088 – Withdrawal of Occidental Fire & Casualty Insurance Co. of NC from the MA Private Passenger Auto Insurance Market
CAR Bulletin No. 1088 – Withdrawal of Occidental Fire & Casualty Insurance Co. of NC from the MA Private Passenger Auto Insurance Market According to Commonwealth Automobile Reinsurers (CAR) Bulletin 1088, dated October 7, 2019, the Division of Insurance (DOI) notified CAR that the Occidental Fire & Casualty Insurance Company of North Carolina is seeking…
ATLAS R2 Update: No RMV System Access Veterans Day Weekend!
ATLAS R2 Update: No RMV System Access Veterans Day Weekend! The MA RMV reports that the transition to ATLAS Release 2 (R2) and concurrent shutdown of the ALARS system is on track for its November 12, 2019 launch date. However, in order to complete the system conversion, there will be NO RMV system access from 6:00…
Trailer Interchange
Trailer Interchange QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on September 23, 2019
Licenses for Customers with “A” or “G” Visas
Licenses for Customers with “A” or “G” Visas Individuals with “A” or “G” visas typically have diplomatic or consular immunity. If they do have immunity, they are not eligible to obtain a license from the Massachusetts RMV; they can only obtain one from the U.S. Department of State.
WCRIBMA Circular Letter: Reminder – Notification Endorsement of Pending Law Change to Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2015
WCRIBMA Circular Letter: Reminder – Notification Endorsement of Pending Law Change to Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2015 The Massachusetts Workers’ Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau has issued Circular Letter No. 2352, dated October 4, 2019, and titled Reminder – Notification Endorsement of Pending Law Change to Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of…
CAR Submissions
CAR Submissions QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on September 23, 2019
UM/UIM in Police Cruiser
UM/UIM in Police Cruiser QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on September 24, 2019
On Demand DeIivery
On Demand DeIivery QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on September 30, 2019
WCRIBMA Circular Letter: Governing Committee Membership: 2020-2021 Term
WCRIBMA Circular Letter: Governing Committee Membership: 2020-2021 Term The Massachusetts Workers’ Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau has issued Circular Letter No. 2351, dated October 1, 2019, and titled Governing Committee Membership: 2020-2021 Term. The Workers’ Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau of Massachusetts (WCRIBMA) will soon be considering membership on the Governing Committee for the May 2020-May…
MAIA’s Fyntrilakis Testifies on Beacon Hill for Fair & Accurate Quote Bill
MAIA’s Fyntrilakis Testifies on Beacon Hill for Fair & Accurate Quote Bill Advocacy is a tenet of MAIA’s mission statement, as we saw last week when MAIA President and CEO Nick Fyntrilakis testified before the Joint Committee on Financial Services at the State House regarding the latest revisions to Bill S.641 / H.973: An Act…
PIP Coverage
PIP Coverage QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on September 30, 2019
Glass Only Loss and Deductible
Glass Only Loss and Deductible QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on August 16, 2019
HO and Motor Vehicles
HO and Motor Vehicles QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on August 23, 2019
Watch These RMV ATLAS R2 Training Webinars!
Watch These RMV ATLAS R2 Training Webinars! Kathy Cormier, MAIA’s Member Relations Advocate and all-around Registry guru, has secured permission from the MA RMV to share their ATLAS Release 2 training webinars with MAIA members! A lot of changes are coming down “The Pike” when ATLAS R2 launches on November 12th. These recordings from the…
Removing Operators Away at School
Removing Operators Away at School QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on August 23, 2019
MAP Cancellation
MAP Cancellation QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on August 23, 2019
Don’t Be Lured Away — Place Your E&O With Number One
Don’t Be Lured Away — Place Your E&O With Number One We know the E&O competition is out there trying to reel you in you. (We get those emails from brokers and other carriers, too!) Let’s be frank; MAIA’s Number One Insurance Agency wants to win your E&O business. We want to keep your E&O…
Tech Talk: Buying a Car Online – Carvana vs. MAP vs. RMV
Tech Talk: Buying a Car Online – Carvana vs. MAP vs. RMV By Irene Morrill, CPCU, CIC, ARM, CRM, LIA, CRIS, CPIW — VP of Technical Affairs and Kathy Cormier, CPPL, Member Relations Advocate
LTD Collision
LTD Collision QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on August 23, 2019
Renewal Auto Policy Cancelled Flat and Claim
Renewal Auto Policy Cancelled Flat and Claim QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on August 26, 2019
BAP and Rented Autos
BAP and Rented Autos QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on September 06, 2019
Trailer Claim
Trailer Claim QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on September 09, 2019
CAR Bulletin No. 1086 – Large Loss Notification Procedures
CAR Bulletin No. 1086 – Large Loss Notification Procedures This recent CAR Bulletin outlines the implementation of a web-based system to enhance the information provided to companies relative to large residual market losses. The system includes a Large Loss Notification Form, as well as several Large Loss Reports to better communicate the significant losses impacting…
Our WC Program is Growing & So is Our APPETITE
Our WC Program is Growing & So is Our APPETITE MAIA’s Number One Agency is very excited to announce a new relationship that will expand our WC Market with multiple carriers! We’re looking for business with a standard premium range of $1,000 to $25,000 and higher. And do they like pool business? If premium is…
MAIA Announces 2019 Annual Meeting
MAIA Announces 2019 Annual Meeting NOTICE TO THE MEMBERS OF THE MASSACHUSETTS ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AGENTS OF THE 2019 ANNUAL MEETING In accordance with Article XI, Section 1, of the bylaws, notice is hereby given to the members of the Massachusetts Association of Insurance Agents, Inc., that the Annual Meeting of the association will be…
Garaging
Garaging QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on September 11, 2019
No Loss Statement
No Loss Statement QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on September 12, 2019
Preview of New RMV Forms for ATLAS Release 2
Preview of New RMV Forms for ATLAS Release 2 The much-anticipated Release 2 of the RMV ATLAS system will take effect on November 12, 2019. As you may recall, ATLAS Release 1 rolled out in March 2018 and included all the license services. ATLAS Release 2 will be bringing over all the registrations, titles, owner…
Updated Company Auto Insurance Filings – September 2019
Updated Company Auto Insurance Filings – September 2019
Is this Surchargeable
Is this Surchargeable QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on July 26, 2019
Green Plate
Green Plate QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on July 26, 2019