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Surchargeable Comp. Loss

This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on February 18, 2021 Good Afternoon! One of our insurance carriers recently “upgraded” their system. There have been many issues in the new system Today I was reviewing a client’s Glass claim.  He has full glass, $0 deductible. In their system, it…

New Registry Check Policy Change

Question New Registry Check Policy Change This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on June 14, 2021 I’m not sure if you are the correct person to reach out to, but I saw your contact information online and thought you might be a great starting point. I’m trying to find…

Personal Auto Cancellation

Question Personal Auto Cancellation This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on March 5, 2021 I have an issue with a personal auto that I don’t think I can solve without opening myself up to an E&O. My CSR quoted a former customer who has 4 points. His son…

Surviving Spouse and Original Title

Question Surviving Spouse and Original Title This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on March 2, 2021 Can you please check with registry. Vehicle is registered in husbands name only he has passed away. There is still a loan on the car and bank says loan is in both…

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…

Trailer C of O’s

Question   Trailer C of O’s This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on October 28, 2021: We are having this problem the RMV keeping the original Certificates of Origin and not accepting copies.  We are sending copies to the RMV but they are declining our paperwork saying they need…

Trailer Only in Personal Name and MAIP

This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on February 18, 2021 Is it possible to have a trailer only in a personal name on a MAIP policy? Answer Kathy Cormier:  I believe with MAP you need to have an auto in order to have the trailer…Irene? Irene Morrill:  The MAIP…

NH Driver on a MA Policy

Question NH Driver on MA Policy This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on July 29, 2021 I am hoping that you can assist me… I have an insured who is adamant that I am incorrect because he has “been insured this way for years.” He has a NH Driver’s…

Power of Attorney and Surviving Spouse Affidavit

Question Power of Attorney and Surviving Spouse Affidavit This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on July 23, 2021 Vehicle in Husband/Wife name. Wife passed Husband has dementia Daughter has POA for father Can daughter sign the surviving spouse affidavit with the POA to sell the vehicle? Answer Kathy Cormier:  Yes,…

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…

TNC Coverage

QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on February 9, 2021 Our insured was working for Door Dash, unbeknownst to us, and had just made her last delivery of the evening. While backing out of the customer’s driveway to head home, she hit a parked car causing $2,498…

Home/Golf Cart

Question Home/Golf Cart This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on July 2, 2021 Hello, insured’s vehicle was hit while parked on golf course by a golf cart that rolled into IV.  Doesn’t look like there would be coverage under golf cart owner’s homeowner’s policy – would the deductible be…

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…

Duplicate Permit

Question Duplicate Permit:  This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on December, 2020: We have an insured that ordered a duplicate permit for his son months ago and still has not received it. Would appreciate any information that you can provide regarding the status from Mass DOT. Please let me know…

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…

Policy Cancellation and HHM License Suspension

Question Policy Cancellation & HHM License Suspension:  This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on December, 2020: We’re looking to find out if a carrier can cancel an auto policy immediately if a Junior Operator’s license is suspended Answer Kathy Cormier:  The 2016 MAP has this language in the cancellation section and…

School Bus Conversion and Plate Type

Question   School Bus Conversion and Plate Type This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on October 6, 2021: I have an insured that purchased a school bus. They intend to use it for personal use only. Am I able to obtain a private passenger plate for this? Auto home…

School Bus Conversion and Plate Type

Question School Bus Conversion and Plate Type This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on October, 2021: I have an insured that purchased a school bus. They intend to use it for personal use only. Am I able to obtain a private passenger plate for this? Auto home plate?…