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Blank Check with RMV

Question Blank Check with RMV This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on July 26, 2021 We wish to thank you for all your help with the registry. We do have a question on what the registry is currently doing. If an insured buys a vehicle from a non-dealer you…

Auto Coverage

This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect June,2021 Question   Why do premiums change when drivers are deleted and or added(deferred) to an auto policy.  Usually increases when drivers are deleted.  Can someone explain the factors that causes this to happen.  We need to know how to explain this…

Blank Check with RMV

Question Blank Check with RMV This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on July 26, 2021 We wish to thank you for all your help with the registry. We do have a question on what the registry is currently doing. If an insured buys a vehicle from a non-dealer you…

Personal Auto Coverage

Question Auto Coverage – 02/24/22 Personal This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect Why do premiums change when drivers are deleted and or added(deferred) to an auto policy?  Usually increases when drivers are deleted.  Can someone explain the factors that causes this to happen? We need to know how…

Register a Homemade Trailer

Question Register a Homemade Trailer: This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on December, 2020: My client would like to get a plate on his homemade trailer.   If it is under 3000 no vin number is required? Also, will he need receipts?   Thank You for your help… Answer Kathy Cormier:  The need…

Reducing Number of Seats in 15 Passenger Van

Question Reducing Number of Seats in 15 Passenger Van: This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on December, 2020: Regarding Business Auto. An insured purchased a 15 passenger van and is removing 2 rows permanently, thus allowing for 9 passengers. Can they report to the RMV that it is under…

Surviving Spouse Process

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Accident with Neighbors Garage

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Senior Driving Test?

Question Senior Driving Test?  This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on January, 2021: I am inquiring about driving exams for the elderly.  We have an insured who is 91 that was in an accident and is experiencing blurry vision.  I just received a phone call from her and her…

Merit Rating for Out of Country Driver

Question Merit Rating for Out of Country Driver?  This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on October 20, 2021: We have a young man who has a Colombian License from June of 2015. Any idea how to have the RMV give him some driving credit? I have all his documents. His…

Plate Replacement

Question Plate Replacement: This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on October 18, 2021: If a customer needs to get a red plate to replace a green plate. Is there a fee? And what is the process?  If our runner goes, do we just need a RTA and her old…

License Status

Question License Status: This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on October 22, 2021:  When I look in the registry, the license under the current screen shows active, but it is Orange in color, when I go to the history screen the last transaction says suspended. So, I assume this…

Glass Coverage Collision or Comprehensive

Question Glass loss – Collision or Comprehensive: This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on November 12, 2021:  I hope you can clarify glass coverage for me on an auto policy.  This is pertaining to a personal auto.  I have an insured who backed their van into a mail box…

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…

Limits on Claiming 3rd party rental

Question Limits on Claiming 3rd party rental This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on October 21, 2021: I received an interesting email from a carrier about delays in claim repairs due to the lack of parts and overworked mechanics because of Covid, which could mean people may not be able to…

Rental Vehicle Coverage

Question Rental Vehicle Coverage This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on October 27, 2021: I was wondering where I would find the wording in regards to rental coverage when renting a vehicle. Does it say that you should buy the extra insurance coverage as it wouldn’t be covered…

Named non-owned policy in foreign country

Question Named non-owned policy in foreign country This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on October 26, 2021: Is there a policy available that can be purchased for a MA resident in Lithuania for a temporary stay ? if not, what is the  solution to the problem when he…