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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?…

Named Non Owner Policy:

Question Named Non Owner Policy: This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on October, 2021: I have a client that is living with her boyfriend. She does not own a vehicle but I recommended that she obtain a named non-owned policy for her- she is listed on his policy…

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…

Automobile Cancellation

Question Automobile Cancellation – This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on December, 2020: I have a question for you regarding Mass. auto insurance and registration plates.  We have an unnamed carrier (obtained through a recent acquisition) that allows an insured to delete a vehicle from an auto policy without cancelling…

Operator Exclusion and UM, UIM coverage

Question Operator Exclusion and UM/UIM coverage This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on January, 2022. Question- could an insured’s child collect UM/UIM coverage if they are excluded as a driver on the parent’s auto?  For example, if the child is a passenger in a friend’s vehicle while at school…

SDIP and Notice to Reinquire

Question SDIP and Notice to Reinquire This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on January, 2022. Question- … I have a client that was involved in an AFA on 12/16 and convicted on 12/22. Their renewal policy was released on 12/3, to be effective 12/31 and was paid in…

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…

PL or CL Policy and/or Coverage Question?

PL or CL Policy and/or Coverage Question? This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on January, 2022. Question I had a question on Ordinance or Law coverage.  Specifically related to a DP3.   When a client purchases an increased amount of ordinance or law, does that actually increase the dollar…