CAR News – Recent Bulletins
CAR News – Recent Bulletins Commonwealth Automobile Reinsurers (CAR) recently released the following Bulletins:
2017-2018 Legislative Session Report
2017-2018 Legislative Session Report The 2017-2018 MA legislative session officially wrapped up on July 31st.
Reminder: More Vehicles Subject to US DOT Numbers – Effective September 1, 2018
Reminder: More Vehicles Subject to US DOT Numbers – Effective September 1, 2018 There has been a change to the Massachusetts State Markings Regulation 540 CMR 2:22 (regulation text below) that will take effect on September 1, 2018 for all commercial motor vehicles that weigh 10,001 lbs. or more used in Intrastate commerce.
In Memory of Ernie Bates
In Memory of Ernie Bates Long-time member of MAIA, Ernest “Ernie” Bates, passed away June 11, 2018. Ernie was the owner and founder of Bates-Fullam Insurance Agency in Springfield. He served the insurance industry through volunteerism as a member of MAIA’s Board of Directors and as Past President of the Hampden County Insurance Agency Association. Some…
Tech Talk: It’s all about price ….really??
Tech Talk: It’s all about price ….really?? By Irene Morrill, CPCU, CIC, ARM, CRM, LIA, CRIS, CPIW – VP of Technical Affairs, MAIA
MPIUA Announces Revisions to Dwelling and HO Deductible Rules (Rule 406)
MPIUA Announces Revisions to Dwelling and HO Deductible Rules (Rule 406) The Massachusetts Property Insurance Underwriters Association (MPIUA) has recently received approval from the Mass. Division of Insurance (DOI) to implement revisions to the Homeowners Deductible Rule and Dwelling Deductible Rule (both Rule 406). The revision is effective September 1, 2018 and replaces the current…
WC News: WCRIB Special Bulletins Residual Market Loss Ratio and Burden Estimate
WC News: WCRIB Special Bulletins Residual Market Loss Ratio and Burden Estimate
Updated Company Auto Insurance Filings – August 2018
Updated Company Auto Insurance Filings – August 2018
It’s Time for The Big Event 2018
It’s Time for The Big Event 2018 Winning the insurance game takes more than chance and a little bit of luck. Win BIG at the Big Event 2018 – the largest gathering of independent agents in New England. On Thursday, October 25 thru Sunday October 28, join approximately 1,800 professional independent insurance agents and…
MAIA Announces 2018 Annual Meeting
MAIA Announces 2018 Annual Meeting NOTICE TO THE MEMBERS OF THE MASSACHUSETTS ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AGENTS OF THE 2018 ANNUAL MEETING
E&O: Analysis of an Actual Claim and the Lessons to Be Learned
E&O: Analysis of an Actual Claim and the Lessons to Be Learned Utica National Insurance Group brings monthly loss control articles to MAIA members directly from the risk management team. Read the article below or download this month’s article in PDF format.
MPIUA News – Homeowners Clearinghouse
MPIUA News – Homeowners Clearinghouse The Massachusetts Property Insurance Underwriting Association (MPIUA) has announced a decision by its Board of Directors to pursue additional strategies to depopulate. A recent MPIUA notice explains that its Board of Directors has “authorized the creation of a Clearinghouse to assist in the facilitation of the depopulation effort.”
Young Agents to Host YAC Night Out at Boston Winery
Young Agents to Host YAC Night Out at Boston Winery On Thursday, September 13, 2018 the Young Agents Committee of Massachusetts will host a YAC Night Out at Boston Winery. The event will serve as an opportunity for those to network, socialize, and refine their wine palate! We’ll also be taking donations for InsurPAC while…
Trusted Choice and Young Agents Committee to Sponsor 6th Annual Wine & Wishes Event
Trusted Choice and Young Agents Committee to Sponsor 6th Annual Wine & Wishes Event MAIA is proud to announce that Trusted Choice and the MA Young Agents Committee will again support Make-A-Wish MA/RI as the Presenting Sponsor of the 6th Annual Wine & Wishes fundraising event. Wine & Wishes is an evening of wine and whiskey…
US Treasury Issues Draft Regulations on New 20 Percent Deduction for Pass-Through Businesses
US Treasury Issues Draft Regulations on New 20 Percent Deduction for Pass-Through Businesses The Government Affairs team at The Big ‘I’ (IIABA), forwarded the following with respect to the issuance of Draft Regulations on the new 20 percent deduction for pass-through businesses by The U.S. Treasury.
Phil Richard Insurance Help Feed the Hungry
Phil Richard Insurance Help Feed the Hungry A warm meal and a welcoming smile. Those are two things you can expect when staff members of Phil Richard Insurance are volunteering at Ellis Square Friends, a local organization aiming to feed those who are homeless or in need in Beverly, MA.
MAIA’s Career HQ Provides Insurance Professionals With Opportunities
MAIA’s Career HQ Provides Insurance Professionals With Opportunities Along with many of the products and classes MAIA offers, members have access to our service that allows users to search for and post job opportunities.
Big “I” Praises Senate Passage of NFIP Extension
Big “I” Praises Senate Passage of NFIP Extension Senate passes bill to extend the NFIP through the end of hurricane season.
HMIC Liquor Liability Audit Change
HMIC Liquor Liability Audit Change Effective 10/1/2018: Hospitality Mutual Insurance Group is discontinuing the practice of annual audits for each liquor liability policy. Instead, the information needed to maintain accurate pricing has been added into their newly updated New Business and Renewal Business Applications.
RMV: Updated Identification Documents Checklist
RMV: Updated Identification Documents Checklist The MA RMV has made an updated version of the Identification Documents Checklist available.
RMV: 7D (Pupil Transport) Requirement Changes
RMV: 7D (Pupil Transport) Requirement Changes Beginning October 1, 2018, and continuing over the next three years, changes to school pupil transport (7D) training and vehicle requirements will take effect. Information about these changes have been sent to pupil transport companies.
RMV: Pittsfield Service Center Changes – B2B
RMV: Pittsfield Service Center Changes – B2B On August 6, 2018, in an effort to improve customer service to businesses in the Berkshires, a new B2B Center will open within the RMV’s Pittsfield Service Center.
Tech Talk: So… one more thing your personal lines clients might be doing
Tech Talk: So… one more thing your personal lines clients might be doing By Irene Morrill, CPCU, CIC, ARM, CRM, LIA, CRIS, CPIW – VP of Technical Affairs, MAIA
NFIP Bulletin – “Guidance to WYO Companies on Potential Lapse in the NFIP”
NFIP Bulletin – “Guidance to WYO Companies on Potential Lapse in the NFIP” The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is scheduled to expire in less than one week, on July 31, unless the U.S. Congress acts to extend the program. July 31st is expiration date of the last temporary extension of the program granted by…
RMV Announces New Website
RMV Announces New Website The Massachusetts RMV (Registry of Motor Vehicles) has moved their website to a new domain. The change in their domain “.gov” comes following the rest of the government agencies of the Commonwealth.
Amos A. Phelps & Son Insurance Agency Shows Us How to Give Back
Amos A. Phelps & Son Insurance Agency Shows Us How to Give Back Located in Rockland, MA, The Amos A. Phelps & Son Insurance Agency proudly supports a wide variety of athletic, academic, public and private organizations within their community.
CAR News – Principal Place of Business Standards & Certification Form
CAR News – Principal Place of Business Standards & Certification Form Commonwealth Automobile Reinsurers (CAR) recently released Bulletin No. 1055 which provides additional information concerning the recent approval by the CAR Governing Committee to approve standards for validating the “nerve center” Principal Place of Business.
E&O: Hitting the Water
E&O: Hitting the Water Utica National Insurance Group brings monthly loss control articles to MAIA members directly from the risk management team. Read the article below or download this month’s article in PDF format.
ACT Launches Customer Experience Website
ACT Launches Customer Experience Website The Agents Council for Technology has launched a new Customer Experience Planning Website. This interactive online resource is designed to help agents understand the customer experience lifecycle and leverage technology to achieve the ease of doing business consumers expect. The site explains the six phases of the…
YAC 7th Annual Invitational Golf Tournament
YAC 7th Annual Invitational Golf Tournament Our Young Agents Committee wrapped up yet another successful Invitational Golf Tournament this Wednesday, June 27, hosted at the grand Pinehills Golf Club in Plymouth, MA. Insurance professionals from all over the state poured in from the late morning to early afternoon to test their swings, network with industry…
Number One Insurance Agency Announces Flood Concierge Program
Number One Insurance Agency Announces Flood Concierge Program The Number One Insurance Agency has recently announced Flood Concierge as a new addition to the suite of markets and services offered to member agents of MAIA.
CAR News – Governing Committee Votes on Changes
CAR News – Governing Committee Votes on Changes The CAR Governing Committee met on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 to review the recommendation from the CAR Commercial Committee. The following topics were voted on unanimously by the Governing Committee:
Meet a Young Agent – Connor Sullivan
Meet a Young Agent – Connor Sullivan New to the Committee in 2018 … Joining the Young Agents Committee has led me to friendships, accomplishments, and knowledge I would not have otherwise been able to gain from staying behind my desk. Plus, everyone on the committee agrees that we’ve benefited from having a bit more…
YAC Volunteer Day at The Greater Boston Food Bank
YAC Volunteer Day at The Greater Boston Food Bank This past Tuesday, June 12, MAIA’s Young Agent Committee hosted our Volunteer Day at The Greater Boston Food Bank. This group effort did not only provide us an unforgettable team-building experience, but aided in the fight to end hunger in Eastern Massachusetts. From the short debrief in…
Bell & Hudson Insurance Make a BIG Difference With a Small Game
Bell & Hudson Insurance Make a BIG Difference With a Small Game While they may consider themselves a relatively small group of people, Bell & Hudson Insurance Agency sure makes a big impact in the Belchertown, MA community.
RMV: Changes to the MA State Markings Regulation 540 CMR 2:22
RMV: Changes to the MA State Markings Regulation 540 CMR 2:22
E&O: Fact or Fiction? E&O Claim Reporting Period
E&O: Fact or Fiction? E&O Claim Reporting Period Utica National Insurance Group brings monthly loss control articles to MAIA members directly from the risk management team. Read the article below or download this month’s article in PDF format.
UPDATE: ACT. Texting Resources for Agents
UPDATE: ACT. Texting Resources for Agents Agents Council for Technology (ACT.) Releases Update to Texting Resources for Agents The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America’s Agents Council for Technology (ACT), in conjunction with the Big “I” Office of the General Counsel, has recently updated the resources which were previously released to members in December of…