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CAR Outlines Proposed Changes to the Rules of Operation

CAR Outlines Proposed Changes to the Rules of Operation The Governing Committee of Commonwealth Automobile Reinsurers (CAR) has approved proposed changes to the Rules of Operation to go to the Division of Insurance for final approval.  Rule 29 – Assignment Process is looking at the classification/territory combinations eligible for MAIP quota share credit.  The residual market…

DOI Issues New FAQs for Property Claims Related to Merrimack Valley Gas Explosions

DOI Issues New FAQs for Property Claims Related to Merrimack Valley Gas Explosions On November 15th, the MA Division of Insurance (DOI) issued a document titled “Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Homeowner’s Insurance Claims” to respond to questions about property claims associated with the September 13th gas line explosions and fires in Andover, North Andover, and…

Updated Company Auto Insurance Filings – November 2018

Updated Company Auto Insurance Filings – November 2018

E&O: Producers Don’t Know What They Don’t Know

E&O: Producers Don’t Know What They Don’t Know Utica National Insurance Group brings monthly loss control articles to MAIA members directly from the risk management team. Read the article below or download this month’s article in PDF format.   

Partners Insurance Group Teams Up to Save Lives

Partners Insurance Group Teams Up to Save Lives Partners Insurance Group, LLC has proved that they’re the star of the show. Over the past three years they’ve teamed up with STARR Saving Lives Capital Campaign, and over those three years has pledged $10,000. 

CAR Implements Ineligible Risk Database

CAR Implements Ineligible Risk Database Commonwealth Auto Reinsurers (CAR) has announced the implementation of the Ineligible Risk Database, a new website application that will allow Servicing Carriers to share information on ceded risks that have been declined, non-renewed, or cancelled as a result of being ineligible for coverage in the Massachusetts commercial residual market.

WC News: DOI Approves Notifying Policyholders of Pending Expiration of TRIPRA

WC News: DOI Approves Notifying Policyholders of Pending Expiration of TRIPRA  

WC News: WCRIB Special Bulletins Residual Market Loss Ratio and Burden Estimate — October Update

WC News: WCRIB Special Bulletins Residual Market Loss Ratio and Burden Estimate — October Update  

Meet a Young Agent – Scott Ellis

Meet a Young Agent – Scott Ellis 2018 is more than half over but we still have a lot of work to do! I joined the Young Agents Committee in 2017 shortly after starting at Bright Insurance in Milford, MA as the Operations Manager. Being on the committee has allowed me to meet and get…

Tech Talk: MA Operator Exclusion Endorsement M-0106-S Revisited

Tech Talk: MA Operator Exclusion Endorsement M-0106-S Revisited By Irene Morrill, CPCU, CIC, ARM, CRM, LIA, CRIS, CPIW  – VP of Technical Affairs, MAIA  

NEW Massachusetts License and ID Issuance Number Format Changes Effective 11/13/2018

NEW Massachusetts License and ID Issuance Number Format Changes Effective 11/13/2018

Make Your InsurPac Contribution Before 12/31/18

Make Your InsurPac Contribution Before 12/31/18   InsurPac is the non-partisan federal political action committee (PAC) that complements the legislative efforts of our national association, the Big “I.” InsurPac is one of the most effective and well-respected small-business PACs in the country. “We’re very fortunate to have this powerhouse representing us on Capitol Hill,” says…

Registry News: Magnetic Signs Are Acceptable on Commercial Vehicles

Registry News: Magnetic Signs Are Acceptable on Commercial Vehicles

Registry News: New Danvers RMV Service Center Opens 10/29/18

Registry News: New Danvers RMV Service Center Opens 10/29/18

Registry News: Revised Law Affects Foreign Driver’s Licenses in MA

Registry News: Revised Law Affects Foreign Driver’s Licenses in MA As of July 2018, licensed drivers from any foreign country may operate a motor vehicle in Massachusetts, as long as they meet the requirements.  

New WC Coverage Payroll Limits for Individuals, Partnerships, LLCs, and Officers

New WC Coverage Payroll Limits for Individuals, Partnerships, LLCs, and Officers As they do every year, the Workers’ Compensation Rating & Inspection Bureau of Massachusetts (WCRIBMA) has updated the payroll determinations used as the basis for WC insurance premiums for individuals, partnerships, and LLCs, as well as the minimum and maximum payroll limitations for executive officers…

Registry News: New October Passenger Plate Mask

Registry News: New October Passenger Plate Mask Effective November 2018, a new plate mask will be used for October passenger plates. The new plate mask will consist of two numbers, followed by one letter, followed by three numbers.  The last number will be 0 (zero).  The letters I, O, Q, and U will NOT be used. …

How to Play Insurmania Live! (Official Instructions)

How to Play Insurmania Live! (Official Instructions) We’re Looking For Insurmania Contestants. Insurmania is the live trivia game show we’re playing during The Big Event at The Safety Zone’s Game Night Reception. Join our host, Young Agent Co-Chair, Paul Ostrander for this one of a kind competition. The winning team will walk away with a…