ePayPolicy Invites Agents to Apply for InsurTech Award
ePayPolicy Invites Agents to Apply for InsurTech Award ePayPolicy, MAIA’s electronic payment processor of choice, is now accepting applications for the ePayPolicy InsurTech Award.
RMV: ID Documentation Updates
RMV: ID Documentation Updates The RMV has published updated ID Documentation Requirements for individuals seeking both REAL ID and Standard ID.
Memorial Day Closure
Memorial Day Closure In observance of Memorial Day the MAIA and Number One Insurance Agency offices will close on Friday, May 24th at 2pm and will remain closed through Monday, May 27th. Our offices will re-open Tuesday, May 28th for our regular business hours.
You are invited to join the GIVE Movement!
You are invited to join the GIVE Movement! MAIA’s Young Agents are joining forces with Young Agents Committees across the country and the Big “I” for a week of giving. The Young Agents have chosen to help take a bite out of hunger in Massachusetts by volunteering and collecting donations for the Greater Boston Food…
RMV: What You (and your commercial clients) Should Know about the Driver Verification System (DVS) Program
RMV: What You (and your commercial clients) Should Know about the Driver Verification System (DVS) Program MAIA is often asked by members who want to know “what registry information can I share?” and as noted in our recent article “RMV: Registry Records – What Can You Share with Clients” sometimes they are asked to share information…
RMV: REAL ID Answers to common questions about the new document requirements.
RMV: REAL ID Answers to common questions about the new document requirements. The RMV has recently published an updated ask/answer article concerning some of the common questions about the new documentation requirements for driver’s licenses, ID cards, and learner’s permits.
MAIA’s Digital Campaign is Back in Action
MAIA’s Digital Campaign is Back in Action NOTE: This page refers to a past ad campaign. Learn about or 2019 Campaign HERE! Last year MAIA launched a digital advertising campaign to get the word out about independent agents and generate leads for your agency. We’ll be continuing the campaign this year and the refreshed campaign…
MAIA to Celebrate Joe Leahy’s Installation as Chairman of IIABA
MAIA to Celebrate Joe Leahy’s Installation as Chairman of IIABA Members and partners of MAIA are invited to join independent insurance agent association leaders from across the country and representatives of IIABA to celebrate Joe’s installation as IIABA Chairman on August 25th. On August 25, 2018, Joe Leahy of Leahy and Brown Insurance & Realty…
Big “I” Professional Liability Risk Management Quarterly Webinar
Big “I” Professional Liability Risk Management Quarterly Webinar Risk Management Webinar: Navigating M&A Hazards Join the Big “I” Professional Liability team on Wednesday, June 20 at 2-3:30 p.m. ET for the next free session in the Big “I” Professional Liability and Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Agency Risk Management Essentials webinar series, Navigating the Hazards of Buying,…
Big “I” Continues Advocacy on Federal Tax Issues
Big “I” Continues Advocacy on Federal Tax Issues by Jennifer Webb, Big “I” Federal Government Affairs Counsel
Economic Impact Study – Deadline to Respond Extended until June 8th
Economic Impact Study – Deadline to Respond Extended until June 8th UPDATED June 1, 2018: There is still time to participate in MAIA’s Economic Impact Study. We have extended the deadline for responses until Friday, June 8th. We encourage you to participate – please watch your email for the link to complete the survey. Your response is…
RMV: Registry Records – What Can You Share with Clients?
RMV: Registry Records – What Can You Share with Clients? Federal Driver Privacy Protection Act (FDPPA) The Federal Driver Privacy Protection Act prohibits the release and use of certain personal information from state motor vehicle records.
NEW RLI Umbrella Application & Underwriting Changes Effective June 1st
NEW RLI Umbrella Application & Underwriting Changes Effective June 1st RLI Personal Umbrella Policy Changes Several major eligibility and underwriting changes will go into effect for new and renewal business on June 1, 2018.
RMV: Dealer Plates – Issuance and Renewal
RMV: Dealer Plates – Issuance and Renewal There has been a change to the regulations for Issuance and Renewal of Dealer Plates.
Free Inspections for The Winthrop Community Thanks to Elliot Whittier Insurance
Free Inspections for The Winthrop Community Thanks to Elliot Whittier Insurance Did you know car crashes are a leading cause of death for children 1 to 13 years old? Or, that every 34 seconds one child under the age of 13 is involved in a crash? It’s because of startling statistics such as these…
Business activity and the MAP … covered or not … 2016 MAP creates more problems for the independent contractor
Business activity and the MAP … covered or not … 2016 MAP creates more problems for the independent contractor By Irene Morrill, CPCU, CIC, ARM, CRM, LIA, CRIS, CPIW – VP of Technical Affairs, MAIA
Agents Travel to Big “I” Legislative Conference in Washington DC
Agents Travel to Big “I” Legislative Conference in Washington DC Agents from MAIA traveled to Washington DC to participate in the Big ‘I’ Legislative Conference. The MAIA delegation included members of the Board of Directors, Government Affairs Committee, Young Agents Committee and Association Leadership. The group took part in the conference, and took time on…
Meet a Young Agent – Mike Dye
Meet a Young Agent – Mike Dye Meet a Young Agent – YAC Co-Chair – Mike Dye 2018 is shaping up to be an exciting year for the Young Agents Committee! Yes, partially because I’ve been selected to Co-Chair the committee with our veteran leader, Paul Ostrander, but mostly because we have 6 new and…
Phone Upgrade at MAIA Thursday & Friday, April 12 & 13
Phone Upgrade at MAIA Thursday & Friday, April 12 & 13 Brief PSA to Our Valued Members MAIA is installing a new phone system on Thursday and Friday of this week.
RMV: Limited Term Licenses
RMV: Limited Term Licenses Do you have customers that have a Massachusetts X or A license number? Typically, a person has up to one (1) year to drive in the United States on a valid foreign license as long as they are from one the following countries as listed in in Appendix A of the Massachusetts Driver’s…
WC News: Notice of DOI Hearing
WC News: Notice of DOI Hearing The Division of Insurance (DOI) has issued a notice of hearing to be held at 10:00 am on May 3, 2018 at the DOI in Hearing Room 1-E, 1000 Washington Street, Boston, MA.
Eastern Insurance Delivers on “Join Us For Good” Slogan
Eastern Insurance Delivers on “Join Us For Good” Slogan It’s no coincidence that the corporate slogan of Eastern Insurance Group LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Eastern Bank, is, “Join Us For Good.” They have been making charitable contributions to their communities through their parent company and its charitable foundation, Eastern Bank and the Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation, since 1999.…
WCRIB Announces Workers’ Comp Rate Decrease
WCRIB Announces Workers’ Comp Rate Decrease A March 23rd WCRIB Bulletin announced the Division of Insurance approval of a general revision of rates which will take effect on July 1, 2018.
CAR News – Decision to Amend Rule 2 Takes Effect
CAR News – Decision to Amend Rule 2 Takes Effect CAR has reported in Bulletin 1048 that proposed changes to Rule 2 have taken effect on March 29, 2018.
Consider Serving on MAIA’s Board of Directors
Consider Serving on MAIA’s Board of Directors A myriad of challenges face the independent agency system here in Massachusetts, as well as nationally. The explosion of M&A activity, increasing market share of direct writers, and the influx of direct to consumer insurtech products have accelerated the pace of change in the industry. As a result,…
ACT News – ACT Seeks Agent Input on IoT
ACT News – ACT Seeks Agent Input on IoT The Agents Council on Technology, will be taking a deeper dive into the risk factors associated with the Internet of Things or IoT. ACT’s Changing Nature of Risk Work Group is seeking individuals who want to partake in the discussion and be involved in crafting a revised document on…
MassAHU Presents Benefest 2018
MassAHU Presents Benefest 2018 MassAHU is proud to present the 2018 BENEFEST on May 3, 2018 at the Double Tree Hotel in Westborough, MA.
Renting an Auto on Vacation (putting it all together for the last time…or not)
Renting an Auto on Vacation (putting it all together for the last time…or not) By Irene Morrill, CPCU, CIC, ARM, CRM, LIA, CRIS, CPIW – VP of Technical Affairs, MAIA
RMV: New Driver’s License & ID Card Types
RMV: New Driver’s License & ID Card Types REAL ID & Standard Credentials Will be Offered Starting March 26, 2018 Get to know the difference between the newly offered REAL ID and standard credentials that will be available beginning on March 26th. Remember that current cards will be valid until expiration, but anyone renewing or…
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:
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”.
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…
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.
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
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…
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.