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Carvana

Carvana QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 02, 2019 Wondering if you have heard of problems with insureds purchasing vehicles from Carvana-  they will not sign over the title to the insured until 7 days after they purchase it because the insured has 7 days…

Travel Trailers used at Seasonal Campground

Travel Trailers used at Seasonal Campground QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 02, 2019 Happy Spring Irene: It came up in conversation with an underwriter from a particular insurance company that if a travel trailer is parked for the season (April-October) at a campground, that…

Agent Stamped RMV Form/Carrier Declined to Write

Agent Stamped RMV Form/Carrier Declined to Write QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 11, 2019 Reaching out to clarify – if we receive a new business application to review, and ultimately decline due to it being an ineligible risk, but the agency stamped an RMV…

Rented Handicap Accessible Van – Coverage

Rented Handicap Accessible Van – Coverage QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 11, 2019 Good Morning Irene, I have a question for you. My insured has a private passenger auto policy; they need to rent a handicap accessible van for a 24 hour period.  The…

Umbrella Quoting with MVR Information

Umbrella Quoting with MVR Information QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 22, 2019 I know this is an issue we have gone over a few times with you. In regards to quoting an umbrella we know we cannot provide MVR printouts. To obtain the quote…

Bus Conversion to Camper

Bus Conversion to Camper QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on May 16, 2019 I cannot find the requirements needed to register a bus into a camper. I have had no luck finding that information.

Rate Comparison with Other States

Rate Comparison with Other States QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on May 17, 2019 How can I get any date regarding rates by coverage in comparison to other state for auto? For instance, I’d love to know where our collision, PD and comp rates are vs.…

Resident Benefit Package

Resident Benefit Package QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on May 17, 2019 This has nothing to do with an auto policy  , but perhaps you can direct me to someone else.   We have a client that is renting and has purchase a tenants policy thru our…

Should I Send a 2A??

Should I Send a 2A?? QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on May 17, 2019 I have a strange situation and don’t know how or if I do a BU2A for it. The insured’s mother has a leased vehicle that the daughter took over.  The leasing company…

Massachusetts HO Policy

Massachusetts HO Policy QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on May 04, 2019 I am looking for the most up to date copy of the Massachusetts Homeowners policy and the Massachusetts Auto policy. Some of our auto body shops are stating that they will not work on…

Substitute Transportation

Substitute Transportation QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on May 21, 2019 What is the rule for rentals in a third party claim?  Twice I have had issues with Progressive and GEICO stating that we have to use their company to appraise the vehicle in order to…

TNC Endorsements

TNC Endorsements QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on May 22, 2019 Are there any companies in MA besides Commerce that offer the TNC endorsement?

New Law for Discounts?

New Law for Discounts? QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on May 22, 2019 Was there a new law passed in May 2019 regarding low mileage and surcharge points that allows discount?

What Type of Plate

What Type of Plate QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on May 22, 2019 Good morning, If my insured puts a sign on her car will she need  a commercial plate.   I think yes but  some of us think no since it is not on all the…

Trailer Recreational Use or Not

Trailer Recreational Use or Not QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on May 24, 2019 My insured has a fifth wheel that he keeps at a campground for the summer. I know under the auto policy, it states if used as residence it is not covered. It…

BAP and Trailer

BAP and Trailer QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on May 27, 2019 Commercial Auto client is going to pull a 6000 GVW trailer that is owned by him and his wife individually with one of his commercial vehicles. Will the commercial auto liability provide the liability…

Trailer at Campground

Trailer at Campground QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on May 27, 2019 Campers parked at campground is there still physical damage?

Med Pay

Med Pay QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on May 29, 2019 I just quoted an auto for a new client and used their existing Dec as a guide. I suggested removing medical payments and explained PIP and the Mass limit of 2000 if the insured had…