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Rated Operator

Question Rated Operator This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on March 8, 2021 Customer leases a vehicle in two names.  One driver has a surrendered license doesn’t drive and the wife was the licensed operator and she passed away. What he is coming up against is that the…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Renting a Motorcycle and Coverage

Question Renting a Motorcycle and Coverage This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on October 13, 2021: Can you shed some light on renting a motorcycle for someone who has a personal auto policy and wants to be able to rent one? He has a personal auto policy with only…

Will There be Coverage with no Vehicle on Policy and Renting

Question Will There be Coverage with no Vehicle on Policy and Renting? This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on October 6, 2021: Background- this insured purchased a Ford 150 to tow his new Airstream Camper home.   But he found out the Ford F150 is not enough to tow this…

Auto Binders

Question Auto Binders This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on June 29, 2021 In regard to issuing binders, we have received conflicting advice/directives from different sources (including our companies), so I would appreciate your feedback.  According to the MAP, it appears that after we stamp an RTA for a…