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Company Manager Rosters & Bulk Registration

With our new system, we want to ensure your agency is set up correctly! Company Managers can update company information (address, phone, website, etc.), add and/or remove employees, and register anyone for classes or our Big Event! If you are listed as a Company Manager for your agency, please log in to your account here and review your company…

Where to Locate Number One Insurance on MAIA’s New Website!

Follow the instructions here to locate Number One Insurance Agency webpages, applications, and additional information you need to serve your agency! Find helpful information, including: Coverage for Your Agency Coverage for Your Clients Big “I” Markets – IIABA’s Online Markets Platform Broker Sign-Up & Support – Sign-Up or Update Your Agency’s Info

Update Your MAIA Member Account

Please update your MAIA member profile by following these instructions to ensure we can communicate with you effectively. Your information must always be accurate and up-to-date so we can better serve you, your staff, and your clients with your MAIA membership. View the complete step-by-step guide here. 

2023 Q1 Massachusetts P&C Premium Summary

You are being provided this 2023 Q1 Massachusetts P&C Premium Summary covering the Massachusetts property and casualty (P&C) insurance marketplace as a benefit of your membership in the Massachusetts Association of Insurance Agents. 2023 QUARTERLY ENHANCEMENTS: First is the addition of the “Fee Prognosticator, after Bob Fee suggested it at the IAAE summer meeting last year,…

2023 Massachusetts Annual P&C Marketplace Summary

You are being provided this 2023 Massachusetts Annual P&C Marketplace Summary covering the Massachusetts property and casualty (P&C) insurance marketplace as a benefit of your membership in the Massachusetts Association of Insurance Agents. What follows is a graphic and numeric presentation of the Massachusetts P&C industry data from an independent agent’s perspective. The data used…

2023 MAIA Advocacy Fund Contributors

We sincerely thank the following independent agents for contributing to the 2023 MAIA Advocacy Fund. Your contributions will directly support efforts to protect your business interests and ensure a fair legislative and regulatory environment. THANK YOU! A David Risman Insurance Agency, Inc. A. P. Michaud Insurance Inc Acrisure Aronson LLC Adams Village Insurance Ahmed Insurance…

MAIA Board Nominations

The Board of Directors Nominating Committee seeks experienced, energetic nominees to serve on MAIA’s Board. Strengthen your professional network and impact legislation that affects our industry and livelihood. Collaborate on practical solutions to help members address challenges such as talent recruitment, technology, and how to thrive in today’s competitive landscape. To serve on MAIA’s Board…

2023 MAIA Advocacy Fund

As a valued member of MAIA, you can rest assured that you have a dedicated team of advocates working tirelessly on your behalf. We understand the challenges that regulatory and legislative issues can pose to your business, and we are committed to achieving results that benefit you. With your help, we can continue to make…

MAIA Visits Congressional Delegation in DC

Last week, we met with our Congressional Delegation to discuss numerous issues at the Big “I” Legislative Conference. We discussed priorities impacting independent agents, including small business tax fairness, reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), and concerns regarding the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Non-Compete proposal. Read the complete Issue Summary here.

Cassandra Koegel Receives the YAC Champion Award

Last week during the Emerging Leaders Luncheon at the Big “I” Legislative Conference, the achievements of our Young Agents were recognized. Our very own YAC Co-Chair, Cassandra Koegel, AVP of Business Development at Eastern Insurance Group, received the Young Agent Champion Award. This award is selected by the Big “I” National Young Agents Committee (YAC)…

Congratulations, 2023 Scholarship Winners!

AILP Bobbi Driscoll – Gaudette Insurance George Bitsakis – First American Insurance Holly Lafountaine – Aquadro & Assoc Inc Keri Rusicano – The Dowd Agencies Kim Johnson – The Hills Insurance Agency CIC Cheryl Mawaka – Laporte Shea Borys Insurance Agency Inc. Gregory Silva – Amazonia Insurance Agency Julie Osborne – O’Donoghue Insurance CISR Brittni Robidoux – Moulton Insurance Yu-Husan (Cindy)Chang – Soo Hoo Insurance Agency Kelli White – First…

Congratulations, New AILP Designees For March 2023!

Accredited Insurance Lines Professional (AILP) is MAIA’s premier designation program for experienced insurance pros. AILP/PL and AILP/CL are monoline designations in personal and commercial lines, respectively, while a complete AILP designation covers both. By completing the rigorous curriculum, these individuals have increased their value to their customers and employers! March 2023 Designees: AILP/PL Ashley Dixon,…

Young Agents & Principal Night a Great Success!

Last week our Young Agent Committee hosted its first event of 2023 – the Young Agent & Principal Night at Apex Center in Marlborough, MA. With over 60 attendees, we heard from guest speakers Anurag Shah, CEO of Aureus Analytics, and Angelo Padin. A special thank you to our sponsors, ShelterPoint and RT Specialty! Stay…

MAIA Welcomes Our New Members! – March 2023

We are excited to welcome the following agencies as new Full and Associate Members of MAIA! Full Members Al Ponte Insurance Agency BR Risk Group specialty Insurance C.Pina Insurance Agency DLB Insurance Fazza Insurance First Boston Insurance Agency FR Insurance & Benefits Group James W Hennigan Insurance Agency JB Insurance Agency KMS Warren Insurance Agency…

2023 Annual Privacy Notice – Please Review!

At the Massachusetts Association of Insurance Agents and Number One Insurance Agency – our members’ and clients’ privacy is a top priority. Each year, we ask that you review our annual privacy statement. You can view the 2023 Annual Privacy Statement here. Questions? Concerns? Please contact Heather Kramer, Vice President and COO.

Meet with our Member Engagement Manager!

Do you know ALL of the membership benefits you have access to as a MAIA member? Do you have questions on a specific benefit or resource? Meet with Lori! Lori is our Member Engagement Manager and has visited members weekly to learn more about their agency and how we can help! Schedule your visit with…

Big ‘I’ Testifies Before Congress on NFIP Funding, Potential Reforms

IIABA (the Big “I”) testified at a hearing before the U.S. House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance entitled “How Do We Encourage Greater Flood Insurance in America?” Chris Heidrick, CPCU, ANFI, CFP®, owner and principal of Heidrick & Company Insurance and Risk Management Services in Sanibel, Florida, and former chair of the Big…

Get Involved! Ask Your Legislator to Co-Sponsor MAIA’S Priority Legislation!

Our priority legislation HD3359/SD650, “An Act relative to the compulsory automobile insurance limits,” has been filed by Representative Michael Finn (D-West Springfield) and Senator Brendan Crighton (D-Lynn). This bill would increase the compulsory bodily injury insurance limit for injury or death to one person from $20,000 to $50,000 and the limit for any one accident from $40,000 to…