New CDL Road Testing Standard
October 10, 2023 Effective October 10, 2023, the RMV will begin administering commercial road tests using the new American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) modernized testing standard. Any applicant who is scheduled for or taking a full CDL Skills Exam on or after October 10 should be prepared to test on the new modernized…
Shout-Out to MA Young Agents Leading Our Industry Forward
Did you see annual Special Focus on Young Agents issue of The Standard? The insurance news magazine interviewed rising stars from New England, including several Massachusetts young agents. We’re proud that Massachusetts produces such awesome ambassadors for our industry! If you want to join the next generation of insurance leaders, become a member of MAIA’s Young…
Good Benefits: One of the Keys to a Happy Workforce
Ask people what they value most in the workplace, and most will say some combination of flexibility, salary, good benefits, recognition, room to grow, and a positive culture. If you’re a smallish agency, you may think it’s tough to compete in the “good benefits” department. But as a MAIA and Big “I” member, you have…
Don’t Let Your Clients’ Toy Story Become a Horror Story!
If you read Irene Morrill’s Tech Talk on the surge in e-bike, electric scooter, moped, and motor scooter ownership, you might be thinking about your clients who have such “toys” of their own. It’s fall now, and when the seasons change, the toys change. Outdoor activities are big this year, so your clients might be looking…
Webinar: “Web X” – The Big Umbrella Policy for Personal & Commercial Exposures
In last week’s issue of The MassAgent, we introduced The Big Umbrella – a single policy from wholesale broker Anderson & Murison (A&M) that recently became available in MA. The Big Umbrella “Web X” product covers both personal & business exposures for business owners, practitioners, multi-property owners, and independent contractors. If you’d like to learn…
Time to Promote Flood Awareness AND Flood Insurance
Noting that Massachusetts has the highest number of repetitive loss properties in New England due to inland and coastal flooding, Governor Baker has proclaimed September Flood Awareness Month. It’s no secret that hurricanes and Nor’easters repeatedly threaten MA residents’ lives, businesses, and property. Help spread awareness by sharing the resources at floodawareness.org with your clients…
Near, Far, Wherever You Are – Flood Can Happen!
Celine Dion may live on, but when it comes to flood, can your insureds live with the thousands of dollars in damage a single flood can cause to their home? Or, can you live with knowing you could have offered them flood insurance, but they had no coverage when the flood struck? (Not to mention,…
Kaplansky Insurance Donates 1,000 Masks to Local Hospital
Kaplansky Insurance recently announced they will be donating 1K medical-grade masks to local medical professionals at Newton-Wellesley Hospital in Newton, MA. “The heroes are those in the medical field, and we’re glad to help them, we wanted to do the right thing, help our communities out and do what we can to flatten the curve,” stated Ely…
MA Young Agents Lift Nurses’ Spirits at Cape Cod Hospital
During these unprecedented times, the MA Young Agents sought to make a difference at a Cape Cod Hospital by delivering snacks, candy bars, and a bunch of other goodies (on us!) in hopes of lifting the spirits of their hard-working employees! A special thanks to our committee member, Connor Sullivan, who picked out the goods…
Help Your Home Business Clients Weather the Storm
Help Your Home Business Clients Weather the Storm Anyone who’s turned on the news in recent months has seen reports of severe weather events occurring around the country. Inland floods and mudslides, windstorms, and fire are becoming more frequent and severe and unfortunately, many who experience them lack valuable coverage. That’s where you come in.…
Are Your Clients Up To Par With Golf Cart Insurance?
Are Your Clients Up To Par With Golf Cart Insurance? The golf cart is not just for golf anymore! Even if your clients don’t care about the damage to their golf cart – are they covered for the liability that could arise from someone being hit by, falling off of, or causing property damage with…
Does Legal Cannabis Make the Restaurant and Bar Business More Risky?
Does Legal Cannabis Make the Restaurant and Bar Business More Risky? In this recent blog post, Richard Welch, Jr. of Hospitality Insurance Group shares important insights about the new liability risks arising from the legalization of marijuana. “While bartenders and servers are trained to spot people who are inebriated,” he points out, “identifying someone who…