Total Loss and Federal Excise Tax Reimbursement
Total Loss and Federal Excise Tax Reimbursement QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 30, 2019 I was wondering whether you or someone at your office could assist me with the following dilemma that I am having with settling a claim for one of my insureds……
Rental and CDW
Rental and CDW QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 30, 2019 Good Morning, My co-worker and I are disagreeing on what coverage transfers from a MA auto policy to a vacation rental car. She feels that if the vehicle on the policy is old it’s…
Kit Car Coverage
Kit Car Coverage QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on May 1, 2019 I called this afternoon and was directed to email you to pick your brain as a benefit of membership. I’m hopeful you can point me in the right direction. We have an insured who…
UM/UIM Coverage on Umbrella
UM/UIM Coverage on Umbrella QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on May 1, 2019 I have an insured that is inquiring about UM/UIM coverage on umbrella policy. He currently has his limits maxed out on his auto policy but he wants more coverage! His friend was in…
Trailers Parked for Season
Trailers Parked for Season QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on May 1, 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 also…
Vehicle Sale to a Minor
Vehicle Sale to a Minor QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 29, 2019 We have an Insured who is 16 and has a valid mass drivers license. He was trying to purchase a vehicle and the dealership is telling him he cannot register the vehicle…
HO 24 13
HO 24 13 QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 29, 2019 I need your expertise on this endorsement. Is there any case-law for using this endorsement to get road liability coverage for a personal use tractor ? If not, how do agents handle getting liability…
Binding Authority and Endorsements
Binding Authority and Endorsements QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 11, 2019 We have a client who recently bought an additional car. Their son had an injury and is disabled. The additional car was bought for their son’s friend who is using the car to…
Named Insureds
Named Insureds QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 11, 2019 We have a MA Auto risk for a father who solely owns a vehicle and his daughter who solely owns her vehicle. They are the only household residents. I’m getting mixed feedback on whether we…
Auto towed on a trailer
Auto towed on a trailer QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 11, 2019 Good Afternoon Irene!!! I believe you have addressed this question before in Question of the Day but I can’t find it…. We have an insured with a regular auto policy and an…
Loss of Use on a Rental Car
Loss of Use on a Rental Car QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 17, 2019 Need clarification on whether or not a rental car company can chase and insured and/or their insurance carrier for loss of use on a vehicle? I know carriers aren’t paying…
Garaging
Garaging QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 17, 2019 MA Auto policy – Looking for feedback on vehicles garaged at college. We (the carrier) expect that garaging should be changed to reflect the vehicle being away at school and will deny a claim if garaging…
Accident with Neighbors Garage
Accident with Neighbors Garage QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 18, 2019 My insured had a car parked in his driveway unregistered/uninsured and was having a company come tow it away for cash. The driveway was long, and the tow truck needed the car pulled…
Umbrella Quotes and MVRs
Umbrella Quotes and MVRs QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 22, 2019 I know this is an issue we (at least EIG) has gone over a few times with you. In regards to quoting an umbrella we know we cannot provide MVR printouts. To obtain…
Appeal of Surcharge
Appeal of Surcharge QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 24, 2019 We have an insured who was surcharged for an accident and at the time liability was determined I questioned it as I thought 50/50 was appropriate for this situation but the adjuster did not…
Personal Truck with Company Signage
Personal Truck with Company Signage QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 25, 2019 Question: one of our insureds registered there truck in their personal name and wants to put their Company Name LLC on the truck can they do that? I have read all about…
Plate Returns – Date to Cancel MAP
Plate Returns – Date to Cancel MAP QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 24, 2019 Could you verify in the case where the plate for an auto is returned, if we should remove the auto on the date of the plate return or the following…
Garaging – Livery Plate
Garaging – Livery Plate QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 09, 2019 I was wondering if you could let me know if our C.A.R. carrier has the right to garage our private livery van in Springfield even if it “sleeps” in Holyoke every night but…