In Memory of Ernie Bates
In Memory of Ernie Bates Long-time member of MAIA, Ernest “Ernie” Bates, passed away June 11, 2018. Ernie was the owner and founder of Bates-Fullam Insurance Agency in Springfield. He served the insurance industry through volunteerism as a member of MAIA’s Board of Directors and as Past President of the Hampden County Insurance Agency Association. Some…
Tech Talk: It’s all about price ….really??
Tech Talk: It’s all about price ….really?? By Irene Morrill, CPCU, CIC, ARM, CRM, LIA, CRIS, CPIW – VP of Technical Affairs, MAIA
MPIUA Announces Revisions to Dwelling and HO Deductible Rules (Rule 406)
MPIUA Announces Revisions to Dwelling and HO Deductible Rules (Rule 406) The Massachusetts Property Insurance Underwriters Association (MPIUA) has recently received approval from the Mass. Division of Insurance (DOI) to implement revisions to the Homeowners Deductible Rule and Dwelling Deductible Rule (both Rule 406). The revision is effective September 1, 2018 and replaces the current…
WC News: WCRIB Special Bulletins Residual Market Loss Ratio and Burden Estimate
WC News: WCRIB Special Bulletins Residual Market Loss Ratio and Burden Estimate
Updated Company Auto Insurance Filings – August 2018
Updated Company Auto Insurance Filings – August 2018
It’s Time for The Big Event 2018
It’s Time for The Big Event 2018 Winning the insurance game takes more than chance and a little bit of luck. Win BIG at the Big Event 2018 – the largest gathering of independent agents in New England. On Thursday, October 25 thru Sunday October 28, join approximately 1,800 professional independent insurance agents and…
MAIA Announces 2018 Annual Meeting
MAIA Announces 2018 Annual Meeting NOTICE TO THE MEMBERS OF THE MASSACHUSETTS ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AGENTS OF THE 2018 ANNUAL MEETING
E&O: Analysis of an Actual Claim and the Lessons to Be Learned
E&O: Analysis of an Actual Claim and the Lessons to Be Learned 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.
MPIUA News – Homeowners Clearinghouse
MPIUA News – Homeowners Clearinghouse The Massachusetts Property Insurance Underwriting Association (MPIUA) has announced a decision by its Board of Directors to pursue additional strategies to depopulate. A recent MPIUA notice explains that its Board of Directors has “authorized the creation of a Clearinghouse to assist in the facilitation of the depopulation effort.”
Young Agents to Host YAC Night Out at Boston Winery
Young Agents to Host YAC Night Out at Boston Winery On Thursday, September 13, 2018 the Young Agents Committee of Massachusetts will host a YAC Night Out at Boston Winery. The event will serve as an opportunity for those to network, socialize, and refine their wine palate! We’ll also be taking donations for InsurPAC while…
Trusted Choice and Young Agents Committee to Sponsor 6th Annual Wine & Wishes Event
Trusted Choice and Young Agents Committee to Sponsor 6th Annual Wine & Wishes Event MAIA is proud to announce that Trusted Choice and the MA Young Agents Committee will again support Make-A-Wish MA/RI as the Presenting Sponsor of the 6th Annual Wine & Wishes fundraising event. Wine & Wishes is an evening of wine and whiskey…
US Treasury Issues Draft Regulations on New 20 Percent Deduction for Pass-Through Businesses
US Treasury Issues Draft Regulations on New 20 Percent Deduction for Pass-Through Businesses The Government Affairs team at The Big ‘I’ (IIABA), forwarded the following with respect to the issuance of Draft Regulations on the new 20 percent deduction for pass-through businesses by The U.S. Treasury.
Phil Richard Insurance Help Feed the Hungry
Phil Richard Insurance Help Feed the Hungry A warm meal and a welcoming smile. Those are two things you can expect when staff members of Phil Richard Insurance are volunteering at Ellis Square Friends, a local organization aiming to feed those who are homeless or in need in Beverly, MA.
MAIA’s Career HQ Provides Insurance Professionals With Opportunities
MAIA’s Career HQ Provides Insurance Professionals With Opportunities Along with many of the products and classes MAIA offers, members have access to our service that allows users to search for and post job opportunities.
Big “I” Praises Senate Passage of NFIP Extension
Big “I” Praises Senate Passage of NFIP Extension Senate passes bill to extend the NFIP through the end of hurricane season.
HMIC Liquor Liability Audit Change
HMIC Liquor Liability Audit Change Effective 10/1/2018: Hospitality Mutual Insurance Group is discontinuing the practice of annual audits for each liquor liability policy. Instead, the information needed to maintain accurate pricing has been added into their newly updated New Business and Renewal Business Applications.