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DOI Issues New FAQs for Property Claims Related to Merrimack Valley Gas Explosions

DOI Issues New FAQs for Property Claims Related to Merrimack Valley Gas Explosions On November 15th, the MA Division of Insurance (DOI) issued a document titled “Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Homeowner’s Insurance Claims” to respond to questions about property claims associated with the September 13th gas line explosions and fires in Andover, North Andover, and…

2017-2018 Legislative Session Report

2017-2018 Legislative Session Report   The 2017-2018 MA legislative session officially wrapped up on July 31st.  

Action Needed – Call Your State Representative Today!

Action Needed – Call Your State Representative Today!   Call Your State Representative Today! Help get H.3682, “An Act relative to fair and accurate motor vehicle insurance quotes” to the House floor for a favorable vote. H.3682 has successfully moved favorably through 2 Committees – Financial Services and Steering and Policy. We need your help…

New RMV User Agreement Now Available

New RMV User Agreement Now Available As communicated in last week’s Special Edition of the Registry News, the RMV has released a new user agreement. The new user agreement is being issued in the run up to the launch of Phase I of the ATLAS System; a technology upgrade that will replace the current ALARS…

National Flood Insurance Program Lapses Due to Government Shutdown

National Flood Insurance Program Lapses Due to Government Shutdown After several short-term extensions that had been tied to the federal government’s spending bill, the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) officially lapsed on Saturday, January 20th.   Until the program is reauthorized, no new flood policies can be purchased and no renewal bills can be paid.

Coastal Flooding from Winter Storm Grayson

Coastal Flooding from Winter Storm Grayson Winter storm Greyson brought much of the East Coast to a grinding halt this week – with freezing temperatures, heavy snow and whipping winds. Significant impact in Massachusetts was seen on the coast, as historic high tides on Thursday caused coastal flooding in a number of communities from Gloucester…

NFIP Extension/Lapse Resources for Agents

NFIP Extension/Lapse Resources for Agents Updated 1/22/18

Government Affairs News – Updates from Washington DC & IIABA

Government Affairs News – Updates from Washington DC & IIABA Congress Releases Compromise Tax Bill By Jennifer Webb, Big “I” Federal Government Affairs Counsel

Anderson Officially Named Commissioner of Insurance

Anderson Officially Named Commissioner of Insurance We want to make our members aware that Gary D. Anderson has been officially appointed the Commissioner of the Massachusetts Division of Insurance. Anderson has served as acting Commissioner of the Division of Insurance since February of this year, when Dan Judson stepped down to take a position as…

Contact your local elected officials today to support H.3682

Contact your local elected officials today to support H.3682 LEGISLATIVE ACTION ALERT