Borrowed Trailer Liability
Borrowed Trailer Liability This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on January 6, 2020 QUESTION I have a questions regarding liability on a trailer. If I let my neighbor borrow my trailer and my neighbor is found at fault for an accident will their liability coverage on their…
Updated Company Auto Insurance Filings – January 2020
Updated Company Auto Insurance Filings – January 2020
Standard of Fault
Standard of Fault This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on January 8, 2020 QUESTION Quick question to see if you would possibly know the answer or have a person for me to contact. Child who is a passenger opens his door hitting a car, does parent get…
Plate Cancellation Confirmation and Plate Cancellation Process
Plate Cancellation Confirmation and Plate Cancellation Process Great news! Agents can now print out a Plate Cancellation Receipt when you cancel a registration as a courtesy for your clients! CLICK HERE link to view a downloadable sample of the updated plate cancellation confirmation message, and screenshots to walk you through the process of printing the…
Book of Business in the WC Pool? Let’s See if We Can Move it Out
Book of Business in the WC Pool? Let’s See if We Can Move it Out MAIA’s Number One Agency works with multiple carriers in the WC market. If you have a book of business in the WC pool, let us review it with you to make sure that’s where they belong!
New Registration Requirement for Heavy Vehicles – Proof of HVUT Payment
New Registration Requirement for Heavy Vehicles – Proof of HVUT Payment Effective immediately, the MA RMV requires proof of payment of the Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax payment (IRS Form 2290/Schedule 1) to register motor vehicles with a taxable gross rate of 55,000 pounds or more. Form 2290 is now required for initial vehicle registrations…
New MAIA Course Locations, Venues & Times for 2020!
New MAIA Course Locations, Venues & Times for 2020! Greetings from MAIA’s Education Team! Based on member requests, we made some improvements this year! We’ve brought back some popular locations; changed hotels or added new ones to our venue list; and added afternoon timeslots for some classes that used to be mornings-only! So PLEASE, when…
MOD Factor MAP
MOD Factor MAP This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on January 8, 2020 QUESTION Have you heard of any carriers in MA that are applying a mod factor to a MA Auto policy to charge more premium for a client that filed a not at fault accident? …
MA Arbitration
MA Arbitration This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on January 9, 2020 QUESTION I have a customer who is thinking about going to arbitration for a totaled car. I’ve never had a customer go through this. Could you explain the process? Thanks
WCRIBMA’s Circular Letter No. 2359
WCRIBMA’s Circular Letter No. 2359 The Massachusetts Workers’ Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau has issued Circular Letter No. 2359, dated January 10, 2020, and titled Manage Ownership Web-Based Tool.
Free Poster for Your Clients Who Sell Alcohol
Free Poster for Your Clients Who Sell Alcohol Cheers to YOU and the New Year!
Driving Records for a Fleet of Employees
Driving Records for a Fleet of Employees This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on January 2, 2020 QUESTION I have an agent that needs to get driving records for a fleet account with up to 45 employees. I suggested that they use the DVS Program and was…
Vehicle Appraisal Process
Vehicle Appraisal Process QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on January 2, 2020 In MA, does an insurance company need to have vehicle damage reviewed by a licensed appraiser on their end, or can they work with a body shop that does the appraisal, then negotiate the…
Automatic Voter Registration
Automatic Voter Registration Effective January 1, 2020, the Automatic Voter Registration process was implemented as part of the Permit, License, or ID transaction for new applications and renewals. Under the requirements of a new state law, the RMV will provide basic information from all license transactions to the Secretary of State’s office for voter registration…
Identification Requirements For Motor Vehicle Or Trailer Registration
Identification Requirements For Motor Vehicle Or Trailer Registration In order to register a motor vehicle or trailer in Massachusetts, you must prove your identity by providing specific documents to the RMV: READ MORE.
WCRIBMA’s Circular Letter No. 2357
WCRIBMA’s Circular Letter No. 2357 The Massachusetts Workers’ Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau has issued Circular Letter No. 2357, dated December 20, 2019, and titled Rate Filing, Pending Premium Change Endorsement. To access this Circular Letter, please use the following link:
WCRIBMA’s Special Bulletin No. 12-19
WCRIBMA’s Special Bulletin No. 12-19 The Massachusetts Workers’ Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau has issued Special Bulletin No. 12-19, dated December 20, 2019, and titled Updated Information on Residual Market Share. To access this Special Bulletin, please use the following link: