Use of Other Autos – M-0051-S
Use of Other Autos – M-0051-S QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on March 7, 2019 Good Morning, I’m hoping to get some information on MA Endorsement M-0051-S-Use of Other Autos-Vehicles Furnished or Available For Regular Use Curious who should be buying this endorsement? Also, would it…
MAIA Privacy Notice
MAIA Privacy Notice MAIA and the Number One Insurance Agency take your privacy seriously. We are pleased to share our Privacy Notice with our members and customers for your review.
Vehicle with a 6 Inch Lift Kit
Vehicle with a 6 Inch Lift Kit QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on March 7, 2019 I think I know most of the Registry questions but this is a new one. One of my clients went to get an inspection on his 2018 Ford F150 truck. …
Priority Bills for the 2019-2020 Legislative Session
Priority Bills for the 2019-2020 Legislative Session It has been a busy and productive start to the 2019-2020 Legislative Session. MAIA’s priority bills (listed below) were filed by our legislative allies, we worked to sign on cosponsors in support of our legislation, and all our bills have now been officially assigned to committee.
WCRIBMA Issues MA Employee Leasing Endorsement
WCRIBMA Issues MA Employee Leasing Endorsement The Massachusetts Workers’ Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau (WCRIBMA) has issued Circular Letter No. 2346, dated March 15, 2019, and titled Massachusetts Employee Leasing Endorsement (WC 20 03 04 C). This endorsement has been updated to include a new field within the schedule section of the endorsement to list the…
MA Laws Regarding Cancellation
MA Laws Regarding Cancellation QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on February 05, 2019 Can you send me the link to the Mass law regarding non-pay cancellations? We always enforce it here but clients are constantly saying “I’ve never heard of this”. I feel like I’ve Googled…
Garaging
Garaging QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on February 07, 2019 Can you have someone get back to me on this question. I have a Mom who is purchasing a car in her name and is going to have her daughter use it exclusively, who lives in…
Big “I” Agent Encourages Congress to Modernize and Reauthorize the NFIP
Big “I” Agent Encourages Congress to Modernize and Reauthorize the NFIP
BAP
BAP QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on February 07, 2019 Can the daughter of the owner of a Massachusetts commercial Lines Auto policy use his vehicle that is insured under the corporation while he is on vacation for the month?
Number One’s RLI Personal Umbrella Program
Number One’s RLI Personal Umbrella Program In case you didn’t hear, we are glad to share that the RLI Personal Umbrella is a solution to enhance your insureds involved with Short-Term Rentals. We see that many agents have reached out to their clients to make them aware of the new liability requirements and we are…
Chair of Big “I” Flood Task Force Testifies Before US House on March 13th
Chair of Big “I” Flood Task Force Testifies Before US House on March 13th Big “I” Flood Task Force Chair Chris Heidrick will be the only insurance witness testifying at a hearing titled, “Preparing for the Storm: Reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program” before the U.S. House of Representatives Financial Services Committee. The hearing…
Owner Retained Title
Owner Retained Title QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on February 25, 2019 Need your help. Insured’s vehicle was declared a total loss. She retained the car and fixed it. She did not apply for salvage/reconstructed title. What she applied for was an “owner retained title”. So I…
Carvana Internet Car Buying Service
Carvana Internet Car Buying Service QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on February 26, 2019 I was wondering if you had any information on Carvana Internet Car Buying Service. I have an insured purchasing a vehicle from them and I’m not quite sure of the procedure. I…
Workers’ Compensation
Workers’ Compensation QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on February 26, 2019 We have a Massachusetts client that delivers lumber and building materials to customers in the State of RI. The client has a MA Workers Compensation Policy. The employees all reside in MA and work from…
Military and MAP
Military and MAP QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on February 12, 2019 I have a question that our office is scratching their heads about today! Safety told me that if a person goes away into the Military that they are still a household member and need…
Elliot Whittier Insurance Group Renews Five Star Agency Designation
Elliot Whittier Insurance Group Renews Five Star Agency Designation The Massachusetts Association of Insurance Agents (MAIA), is proud to announce that Elliot Whittier Insurance of Danvers and Winthrop has renewed their Five Star Agency Designation. They have been a Five Star Agency since 2015 and continue to demonstrate excellence in the five imperatives associated with…
Berkshire Hathaway’s New THREE Policy: An Inferior Product?
Berkshire Hathaway’s New THREE Policy: An Inferior Product? In this IA Magazine article, author Chris Boggs of the Big “I” Virtual University calls Berkshire Hathaway’s recently announced THREE policy “a dangerous attempt to simplify multiple insurance contracts for small business owners.”