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HONK Technologies, Inc./Urgently, Inc.

HONK Technologies, Inc./Urgently, Inc., This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on June 29, 2021 We were just made aware yesterday that the above two companies are a TNC based application. You download an app and when your vehicle is disabled- you can request road side assistance. We have a…

Service Vehicles

Question Service Vehicles This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on September 29, 2021 Have another question for you .  .  .  I have someone telling me that Service Class only applies to Artisans – never heard of this? Answer Irene Morrill:  So … per AIB/ISO/CAR commercial lines manual – in…

Cancellation Requirements

Question Cancellation Requirements:  This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on January 2022: Quick question: How many days by MA law are required to be put on the Certificate of Insurance for notice of cancellation? I seem to recall/think that for non-payment of premium MA law says no more than…

Glass Loss- Non-Admitted Carrier

Question Glass Loss- Non-Admitted Carrier – This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on December, 2020: I have a situation with Auto Dealer and a glass claim under there dealers physical damage comprehensive coverage. We wrote a stand-alone dealers physical damage policy with a carrier non admitted carrier out of Texas. Recently…

Vehicle Purchase and BAP

Question Vehicle Purchase and BAP This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on December 2, 2021: I have a commercial customer, with a commercial auto policy, 3 trucks have full coverage. He bought a new truck from a dealer in Maine. He wants to drive up and get it as soon…

PL or CL Policy and/or Coverage

PL or CL Policy and/or Coverage This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on March 5, 2021 We have a Special Form CPP (CP 10 30 04-02) policy with Water exclusion Endorsement BP 01 59 (0808) The roof leaked during a rain storm causing interior damage to walls and…

Snow Plowing and Snow Removal

Question Snow Plowing and Snow Removal This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on November 8, 2021: We are having a tough time trying to secure snow plow GL for potential client. He plows a parking lot and a few other accounts. He has contracts for all of them.…

Hired and Non Owned Auto

Question Hired & Non-Owned Auto This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on October 26, 2021: Does the state listed for Symbols 8 & 9 have any bearing on coverage?  I have an insured with a location in MA and a location in NY.  Should both states be listed for…

Commercial Use Trailers

Question Commercial Use Trailers This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on October 19, 2021: I’m hoping you can enlighten me when it comes to trailer registrations and insurance. I know I can stamp an RTA on a trailer that’s covered under the liability portion owner’s primary auto policy…

Uber Eats

Question Uber Eats This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on September 21, 2021 I’m getting shut down by all of our voluntary carriers in regards to writing a client who will be delivering for Uber Eats 10 to 20 hours a week.  Do you have any carrier you know…

Application Not Signed and Coverage

Question Application Not Signed and Coverage This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on August 9, 2021 I hope this message finds you well.  What should I do in this situation? The client paid in full for the GL policy via check payable to the agency.  The agency deposited the…

Glass Coverage for Dealer Vehicles

Question Glass Coverage for Dealer Vehicles This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on July 29, 2021 I have an account, 5 dealer plates, no vehicles with Dealers Physical damage coverage. The dealer called and advised that one of his vehicles had a cracked or broken windshield and was asking…

Garaging Commercial Vehicles

Question Garaging – Business Vehicles This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on July 29, 2021 We are having a problem with one carrier regarding garaging on vehicles registered to a business entity.  They won’t change garaging on the business auto policy unless the insured changes it in the RMV…

Garaging Business Vehicles

Question Garaging – Business Vehicles This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on July 29, 2021 We are having a problem with one carrier regarding garaging on vehicles registered to a business entity.  They won’t change garaging on the business auto policy unless the insured changes it in the RMV…

Is a DOC Needed?

Question Is a DOC needed? 07/20/21 Personal This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on June 30, 2021 If a customer has a commercial auto policy where their vehicle is registered in the company name but also has a personal policy where another vehicle is registered in their own name,…

WC and Volunteers

Question WC and Volunteers 07/14/21 – Commercial This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on July 7, 2021 I was always of the mindset that volunteers were provided coverage under the employers’ liability section of the policy only. I have read there may be an exception for high school students…

Garaging for Commercial Vehicles

Question Garaging for Commercial Vehicles This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effecton June 10, 2021 I wanted to see if you or someone in your office knows the answer to this.  We have a client who has his commercial vehicles garaged in Bellingham in the registry.  His mailing address…

Cannabis Couriers and Operators

Question Cannabis Couriers and Operators This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on May 14, 2021 Hope this email finds you well.  Regarding insurance how are Cannabis Couriers and operators treated? Are couriers TCN’s? Are Couriers and Operators considered commercial? Do you need commercial plates or livery plates? What insurance…