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
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Auto Binder
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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
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MAP and BAP – Renting for Business/Personal Use
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2A/LPR Replacing Company within Same Agency
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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
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Organ Donor
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2A 1
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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:
Vehicle Purchased in Canada
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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
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Public or Livery Conveyance (Transportation Network APPs) & Auto Insurance – Personal & Commercial
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2016 MAP — What‘s the Deal?
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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?
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Banks, Binders and Condos
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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
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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
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Nick Fyntrilakis Named New MAIA President & Chief Executive Officer
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Gramm-Leach-Bliley Mandates For Agencies Change
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Legally Responsible or Not … Behind the Wheel — Negligent or Not?
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Free IIABA Webinar: How Will the Overtime Rule Affect Your Agency
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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
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