Wet Signature 1

Wet Signature 1 QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on September 20, 2016 Form BR7 – Affidavit by Insured. are being instructed by some surplus brokers that ORIGINAL wet signatures are required to be received from the insured and the placing surplus broker. The filing is done,…

Wet Signature

Wet Signature QUESTION Form BR7 – Affidavit by Insured. Are being instructed by some surplus brokers that ORIGINAL wet signatures are required to be received from the insured and the placing surplus broker. The filing is done; the broker just uploads the info to the state. Do we REALLY need to be submitting to the…

Walking to Car and WC

Walking to Car and WC QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on September 20, 2016 Worker has finished work at 5:00 p.m. and left the office but falls while walking out to her vehicle in the parking garage. Workers’ Compensation coverage?

Auto Binder

Auto Binder QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on January 30, 2017

Garaging A

Garaging A QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on February 02, 2017

How do you Determine Personal Policy vs. Commercial Policy

How do you Determine Personal Policy vs. Commercial Policy QUESTION Good Morning,

MAP and BAP – Renting for Business/Personal Use

MAP and BAP – Renting for Business/Personal Use QUESTION My client is insured on a MA personal auto policy with his regular use vehicle classified as business use. He is self-employed and he owns several pieces of real estate owned via separate LLCs or partnerships. He travels 6-12 times out of state during the year…

2A/LPR Replacing Company within Same Agency

2A/LPR Replacing Company within Same Agency QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on January 26, 2017 When replacing a policy from one carrier to another carrier within the agency, is a 2A or an LPR required? Since we do most of the cancellation uploading ourselves, the 2A…

Unlicensed CSR’s

Unlicensed CSR’s QUESTION So many agencies allow unlicensed customer service reps to quote, discuss coverage, take applications and premium on new business. Changes to policies by adding new cars, adding coverage and answer questions about coverage. Times the agent is not in the office when this activity is happening. These CSR’s be licensed? goes on…

Regulations in MA

Regulations in MA QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on September 28, 2016

Organ Donor

Organ Donor QUESTION If you renewed your license on line and by mistake put down you wanted to be an organ donor how you change it. Thanks

2A 1

2A 1 QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on January 5, 2017 Progressive just informed me that 2A forms have not been required since 1998 and they no longer send them. Is this true?!! If so, I think it’s time for me to retire!

Daniel Judson Steps Down as Insurance Commissioner, 2016 MAP, LTCI Rates & more …

Daniel Judson Steps Down as Insurance Commissioner, 2016 MAP, LTCI Rates & more … DOI News:

Registry News: February, 2017

Registry News: February, 2017

Vehicle Purchased in Canada

Vehicle Purchased in Canada QUESTION I have a customer that purchased a 1946 truck from Canada. Would it take for him to get a MA title on it?

Change of Commission Structure

Change of Commission Structure QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on September 29, 2016

MAIA News, eSignature Guide, WCRIB Notices, Updated Filings

MAIA News, eSignature Guide, WCRIB Notices, Updated Filings   MAIA News: Phone and Fax Changes at MAIA and Number One Insurance Agency, Inc.

Public or Livery Conveyance (Transportation Network APPs) & Auto Insurance – Personal & Commercial

Public or Livery Conveyance (Transportation Network APPs) & Auto Insurance – Personal & Commercial   Public or Livery Conveyance (Transportation Network APPs) & Auto Insurance – Personal & CommercialBy Irene Morrill, CPCU, CIC, ARM, CRM, LIA, CRIS, CPIW  VP of Technical Affairs, MAIA 

MAIA Bids Farewell to Donna McKenna and Dan Foley

MAIA Bids Farewell to Donna McKenna and Dan Foley  

2016 MAP — What‘s the Deal?

2016 MAP — What‘s the Deal?   2016 MAP — What‘s the Deal? By Irene Morrill, CPCU, CIC, ARM, CRM, LIA, CRIS, CPIW  VP of Technical Affairs, MAIA 

CAR Updates Manual of Administrative Procedures

CAR Updates Manual of Administrative Procedures  

The Hill Newspaper Names Big”I” Leaders Among Top DC Lobbyists

The Hill Newspaper Names Big”I” Leaders Among Top DC Lobbyists Big ”I” News

Insuring a Personal Condo Under the Dwelling Policy … and Why Would You?

Insuring a Personal Condo Under the Dwelling Policy … and Why Would You?   Insuring a Personal Condo Under the Dwelling Policy … and Why Would You?By Irene Morrill, CPCU, CIC, ARM, CRM, LIA, CRIS, CPIW  VP of Technical Affairs, MAIA 

RMV Announces Driving Record Changes

RMV Announces Driving Record Changes RMV News

Banks, Binders and Condos

Banks, Binders and Condos   Banks, Binders, and Condos By Irene Morrill, CPCU, CIC, ARM, CRM, LIA, CRIS, CPIW  VP of Technical Affairs, MAIA 

Emergency Procedures for Insurers’ Adjusters of Property Insurance Claims Following a Natural or Man-Made Disaster

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DOI Approves Stipulation on WCRIBMA Filing for Revisions to MA W/C and Employers Liability Insurance Manual

DOI Approves Stipulation on WCRIBMA Filing for Revisions to MA W/C and Employers Liability Insurance Manual Comp. Corner

Senator Linda Dorcena-Forry Sees Need to Revisit Ride-Hail Law

Senator Linda Dorcena-Forry Sees Need to Revisit Ride-Hail Law Member Milestones Dowling Insurance Agency Renews Five Star Agency Designation MAIA is proud to announce that Dowling Insurance Agency of Braintree has  renewed its Five Star Agency Designation.  The agency has been a Five Star Agency since 2002 and continues to demonstrate excellence in the five…

Pacesetter Agent of the Year Nominations Wanted

Pacesetter Agent of the Year Nominations Wanted CAR News CAR Office Relocation CAR will be moving from its present location at 225 Franklin Street, Boston to its new location at 101 Arch Street, Boston during a three-day period starting Friday, September 9, 2016.

Mortgagee Requests and Property Insurance

Mortgagee Requests and Property Insurance   Mortagee Requests & Property Insurance By Irene Morrill, CPCU, CIC, ARM, CRM, LIA, CRIS, CPIW  VP of Technical Affairs, MAIA 

MAIA Will Offer FEMA Live Stream Workshop on NFIP Changes

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FAIR Plan Will No Longer Extend Liability Coverage to a Second or Third Residence

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Nick Fyntrilakis Named New MAIA President & Chief Executive Officer

Nick Fyntrilakis Named New MAIA President & Chief Executive Officer MAIA News

Gramm-Leach-Bliley Mandates For Agencies Change

Gramm-Leach-Bliley Mandates For Agencies Change National News Gramm-Leach-Bliley Mandates for Insurance Agencies Change Title V of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA), adopted in 2000, established a series of privacy requirements for financial institutions, including insurance agencies. Among the GLBA privacy mandates was a requirement that  financial entities, including insurance agencies, disclose their privacy policies and practices…

Legally Responsible or Not … Behind the Wheel — Negligent or Not?

Legally Responsible or Not … Behind the Wheel — Negligent or Not?   Legally Responsible or Not… Behind the Wheel — Negligent or Not? By Irene Morrill, CPCU, CIC, ARM, CRM, LIA, CRIS, CPIW  VP of Technical Affairs, MAIA 

Free IIABA Webinar: How Will the Overtime Rule Affect Your Agency

Free IIABA Webinar: How Will the Overtime Rule Affect Your Agency National Update

Permitted Incidental Occupancy Endorsement HO 04 42 and the HO Policy — What Does it Do For You?

Permitted Incidental Occupancy Endorsement HO 04 42 and the HO Policy — What Does it Do For You?   Permitted Incidental Occupancy Endorsement HO 04 42 and the HO Policy — What Does it Do For You? By Irene Morrill, CPCU, CIC, ARM, CRM, LIA, CRIS, CPIW  VP of Technical Affairs, MAIA 

US Department of Labor Releases Final Rule on Overtime

US Department of Labor Releases Final Rule on Overtime  

FAIR Plan Homeowner Numbers Remain Stable … Except on Cape Cod and the Islands

FAIR Plan Homeowner Numbers Remain Stable … Except on Cape Cod and the Islands  

National News: IIABA, MAIA Descend on Washington, DC

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