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Renting an Auto on Vacation (putting it all together for the last time…or not)

Renting an Auto on Vacation (putting it all together for the last time…or not) By Irene Morrill, CPCU, CIC, ARM, CRM, LIA, CRIS, CPIW  – VP of Technical Affairs, MAIA   

RMV: New Driver’s License & ID Card Types

RMV: New Driver’s License & ID Card Types REAL ID & Standard Credentials Will be Offered Starting March 26, 2018 Get to know the difference between the newly offered REAL ID and standard credentials that will be available beginning on March 26th. Remember that current cards will be valid until expiration, but anyone renewing or…

RMV: New Dealer Plate Decal Types

RMV: New Dealer Plate Decal Types Beginning on March 21, 2018, the Section 5 Division of the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) will be issuing two new Dealer Plate Decal types:     

RMV: Information for Runners on Lawful Presence

RMV: Information for Runners on Lawful Presence The MA RMV has provided some guidance to runners with regard to the new requirements concerning “lawful presence”. 

RMV: Lawful Presence Requirement Letter

RMV: Lawful Presence Requirement Letter On March 26, 2018, in accordance with state law, all Massachusetts vehicle and trailer owners unable to present either a driver’s license, a valid Massachusetts ID, or a Social Security Number (SSN), will be required to prove lawful presence in the United States prior to being able to process a…

National Alliance Outstanding CSR of the Year Nominations

National Alliance Outstanding CSR of the Year Nominations

REMINDER: RMV ATLAS End User Spreadsheet Due Today (3/16)

REMINDER: RMV ATLAS End User Spreadsheet Due Today (3/16) Reminder for insurance agencies that will be accessing RMV data using the ATLAS eServices Portal: You must complete the End User Spreadsheet.

Attleboro Service Center Hours Change

Attleboro Service Center Hours Change Effective March 15th, the hours of the Attleboro RMV Service Center are Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The service center will no longer be closed from noon to 1 p.m.  All other services remain the same in the Attleboro Service Center.

Updated Company Auto Insurance Filings – March 2018

Updated Company Auto Insurance Filings – March 2018

NY Cybersecurity Regulation Updates

NY Cybersecurity Regulation Updates Our friends at The Big I New York have shared information with us regarding recent notices from the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) related to the Cybersecurity Rules in New York. This notice is specifically for MA agents who are also licensed in New York State and subject to…

Weather & Closure Updates  for March 14th

Weather & Closure Updates  for March 14th UPDATE for Closures on Wednesday, March 14th: MAIA’s Milford Office will have a delayed open at 10 am. The Component and RMV Stream classes are both cancelled for tomorrow. We will be in touch with all registrants to reschedule.

Weather & Closure Updates  for March 13th

Weather & Closure Updates  for March 13th  MAIA will be closed due to inclement weather on Tuesday, March 13th.

RMV: Change To Payments that Do Not Cover the Full Amount

RMV: Change To Payments that Do Not Cover the Full Amount Payments that Do Not Cover the Full Amount  Effective March 26, 2018:

Changes to RMV’s Southbridge Service Center

Changes to RMV’s Southbridge Service Center Effective March 14, 2018 the Southbridge Service Center will be changing their levels of service.  Previously, two Live Transactions per Q-Matick Ticket all day (unlimited transactions) have been allowed.

Leominster RMV Opens Business-to-Business Center (B2B) on March 14th

Leominster RMV Opens Business-to-Business Center (B2B) on March 14th New Business-to-Business Center (B2B) Opens at RMV Leominster Service Center

Read Up on REAL ID

Read Up on REAL ID Get to know REAL ID – There are New Requirements for Massachusetts  Driver’s Licenses  The following information has been taken from the mass.gov guide to Real ID and should help answer questions about who needs a REAL ID, what is required, and relevant dates.   

A Bear-Raising Time for Mid-State Insurance Agency!

A Bear-Raising Time for Mid-State Insurance Agency! For years now, Mid-State Insurance Agency has done a beary great job helping to alleviate the stress and pain faced by kids during disasters, accidents and other emergency situations through the creation of Bears on Board, Inc. This non-profit, founded by Mid-State owners, Jim and Paul Pietro, provides…

ATLAS Training Links Available

ATLAS Training Links Available   ATLAS Training Schedule – Links Available MAIA is helping to spread the word about the RMV’s training schedule for ATLAS. MAIA has been asked to share this information with our members and asks that you please forward this message to all of your colleagues who will access the RMV’s system…