Video: Success Stories from Trusted Choice.com Advantage Agencies
“It’s the one bill I get every month that I’m happy to pay, because I know I’m making money off of it!” That’s what one agent said about his TrustedChoice.com Advantage subscription. MAIA’s digital ad campaign is going strong, promoting independent agents to MA insurance buyers, and pointing them to TrustedChoice.com to find a local…
Claim or Revalidate Your Free ACORD Forms License
A little over a year ago, the Big “I” and ACORD worked out an arrangement that allows member agencies (including MAIA members) with an annual group gross P&C revenue under $50 million to obtain a complimentary license to use ACORD Forms through their agency management system. (Big “I” members under $1 million in annual group…
A Word from Nick Fyntrilakis About QuickClicks!
UPDATE 1/13/2021: On 1/11/2021, we emailed the login instructions for a free, one-year QuickClicks subscription to the primary agency contact person on record (typically the owner/principal) for every MAIA member agency. If you are the primary contact but did not receive the email, please contact Heather Kramer at [email protected]. MAIA is proud to launch a…
Big Event Starts Thursday! Last Minute Tips!!!
Login Instructions Have Been Sent! If you are registered for the Big Event, you should have received an email with your login instructions this week. If you DID NOT receive the email, PLEASE LET US KNOW IMMEDIATELY! Contact Sheron Gagnon or Heather Kramer with the Name, Agency, and Email Address you registered under. Each login…
JUST ADDED! Big Event P&C Licensing Special!
Some members were disappointed that there won’t be a Property & Casualty (P&C) Licensing class at this year’s Big Event. (So are we! Thanks a lot, 2020!!!) So, we’re doing the next best thing and giving you $100 off on our December P&C Licensing Class when you purchase a Full Registration with Unlimited Agency Staff for…
Tired of Recruiting, Hiring & Turnover? How about WAHVE?
Staffing is tough, especially these days! Many of our member agencies are using WAHVE (Work At Home Vintage Experts), and are thrilled with the results. WAHVE is a one-stop hiring solution that matches experienced “pre-tired” insurance professionals who have remote work experience with your agency’s specific staffing needs. The best part? WAHVE will “waive” the…
Sign Up for ePayPolicy Digital Payments & Get 2 Months Free!
Say goodbye to paper checks and hello to digital payments! You know you’ve been thinking about it…especially since COVID-19. And now’s the perfect time! MAIA has worked with our preferred digital payment processor, ePayPolicy, to offer our members two (2) months for free! They’ll set your agency up with a digital, branded payment page that allows…
Webinar: 8 Agency Website Must-Haves (+ FREE Digital Review)
With so much business being conducted online, it’s essential that your website represents the agency well and makes it easy for customers to engage with you regarding policy decisions. Trusted Choice® and Forge3 have teamed up to present a free webinar, 8 Agency Website Must-Haves, on September 24th at 2 pm. As an added bonus,…
Help Your Clients Save Lives AND Money with Crash Prevention Training
In Control is a nonprofit organization offering state-certified, closed-course, hands-on crash prevention training that helps save lives and lessen claims. MAIA has made arrangements for In Control to provide our members with promotional materials that you can share with your clients. Starting with back-to-school driving tips (available now), In Control’s content offers a timely touch…
Boost Your Remote Capabilities with Special Discounts on Agency Tools
Thanks to MAIA’s partnerships, affiliations, and connections with trusted vendors, the help you need may be right here at your fingertips! Check out these resources to assist your agency with banking, electronic signatures, marketing, working with the RMV, accepting online payments, payroll, promotions, social media, and more!
Webinar: COVID-19 E&O Best Practices
Big “I” Professional Liability Risk Management is offering a timely free webinar, COVID-19: E&O Best Practices for Rapidly Changing Times. Offered at 2:00 pm 8/5 and 8/7, the webinar will include reinforcements of topics that have been covered in prior sessions, as well as new issues and insights into the ever-changing landscape independent agents are…
On Point Podcast: What You Can Do in Tough Times
Has the pandemic altered independent agent and broker financials? Yes… and no, according to popular guest Dave Tralka, InsurBanc’s CEO. Listen to this podcast and get up to speed on what you as an owner should be anticipating in the marketplace, how investors view the business, and how to keep your house in order.
Get Your FREE Agency Cyber Guide 3.0 – Just Updated!
Small businesses, including many independent agencies, are one of the most common targets for cybercriminals, and independent agents are the trusted custodians of insureds’ private information. Knowing this, the Big “I” Agents Council for Technology (ACT) has updated its popular Agency Cyber Guide. Free for Big “I”/MAIA members, Agency Cyber Guide 3.0 provides insights on…
MAIA’s Big Event 2020, Take 2… We’re Going Virtual!
For the first time in many decades, MAIA’s Big Event will not be taking place live in Boston. We’re super-sad about this, but with the current restrictions and future uncertainties about large gatherings, we just couldn’t adequately plan for a live event. Instead, start getting excited for “MAIA’s Big Event 2020, Take 2”! This two-day…
MAIA Registry Procedures Manual – A Must-Have for All Who Work with the RMV
COVID-19 is changing everything at the MA RMV, and it’s tough to keep up. MAIA’s Registry Procedures Manual is a must-have for anyone who works with the Registry. The keyword-searchable, online Manual puts “everything RMV” at your fingertips. It pays for itself in time saved for you AND your customers! MAIA is currently updating the…
MAIA’s Registry Procedures Manual – The MA Auto Writer’s Bible!
If you write auto insurance in Massachusetts, MAIA’s Registry Procedures Manual (RPM) might just be your dream come true. Imagine an all-in-one online RMV resource that’s easy to navigate, keyword-searchable, well-organized, and automatically updated whenever things change. It’s got all the latest ATLAS forms and instructions, and even a brand new COVID-19 section. First-time subscribers…
Paycheck Protection Program – 2 On-Demand Webinars for Independent Agencies
Created specifically for MAIA/Big “I” members, these two recorded webinars explain the new Paycheck Protection Program, which provides forgivable SBA loans for small businesses to keep their workers on the payroll during the COVID-19 crisis. (that’s you!):
ePayPolicy Gives MAIA Members First Month Free!
You’re doing all that you can to serve your clients. We’re here to support you and give you the resources you need to continue to operate. Our preferred digital payment processor ePayPolicy can help! Insureds still need to make payments, and ePayPolicy provides your agency with a digital, branded payment page that eliminates the need for…
Be Sure Your Agency is “Recommended” by TrustedChoice.com
Be Sure Your Agency is “Recommended” by TrustedChoice.com We have all learned how important it is to be online in recent days. Please be sure your Member Plus agency profile at TrustedChoice.com is up-to-date and active. The Trusted Choice.com agent locator will only actively recommend agencies that have properly registered with an Advantage or Member Plus…
Coronavirus Resource Page for Agents – Bookmark It!
Coronavirus Resource Page for Agents – Bookmark It! Our national association, the Big “I,” has created a Coronavirus Resource Page to provide one-stop access the latest tools and information for members to prepare for and respond to the ongoing situation. We encourage you to bookmark the page and refer to it frequently for updated information…
MAIA’s Registry Procedures Manual: The Best $149 You’ll Spend This Year
MAIA’s Registry Procedures Manual: The Best $149 You’ll Spend This Year If your agency handles MA auto insurance, MAIA’s Registry Procedures Manual could be your dream come true. It’s an all-in-one digital resource with more than 1,000 searchable pages of Registry procedures, services, forms, codes, and more, all freshly updated with the latest ATLAS information.…
Looking Back on 2019, Looking Forward to 2020
Looking Back on 2019, Looking Forward to 2020 Greetings of the Season! Like most organizations, MAIA closes out each year with a look back at the challenges and successes of the previous 12 months. For us, the key question is always, “What did we accomplish for our members this year?” Here are some highlights of…
Latest News on ACORD Forms Access
Latest News on ACORD Forms Access With January 1st fast approaching, MAIA has been fielding lots of questions from MA agents! ACORD and some of the agency management system companies are still finalizing the logistics, and they assure us that despite any authentication problems, MAIA/Big “I” members covered by the agreement will not have to…
2020 To-Do List: Refresh Your Benefits & Retirement Plans
2020 To-Do List: Refresh Your Benefits & Retirement Plans A fresh, new year is a great time for a fresh look at your employee benefits, long-term care, and retirement options. As a MAIA and Big “I” member, you have access to Group Health, Dental, and Vision through MAIA’s Number One Agency, and Group Term Life,…
Licensed? Here’s How to Look Up CE Info, Compliance Period, Status
Licensed? Here’s How to Look Up CE Info, Compliance Period, Status Prometric, the organization that monitors continuing education licensing compliance for the state, made recent website updates that have left some people struggling to find their records. Never fear! MAIA members have an easy way to access CE information straight from our website, using the…
Discounts on State-Mandated Employee Background Checks
Discounts on State-Mandated Employee Background Checks MA agencies are required to keep criminal background checks on file for all personnel (current or new) who access motor vehicle records. With the goings-on at the MA Registry, including the release of ATLAS II in November, it’s a good time to make sure you have all your ducks…
Free Job Postings & Resume Review for Members Only
Free Job Postings & Resume Review for Members Only Your agency is looking for great people to join your team. Meanwhile, smart, motivated people who want to work in insurance are actively seeking job opportunities. If only you could find each other! Well, guess what: You can and it’s FREE. MAIA’s online Career HQ is…
Registration is Open for MAIA’s Big Event 2019
Registration is Open for MAIA’s Big Event 2019 MAIA’s Big Event Conference & Trade Fair is happening from October 31–November 3, 2019, at the Marriott Boston Copley Plaza! It’s the year’s biggest and best gathering of the MA independent insurance agency community, and it’s just 12 weeks away. We’re looking ahead while going BACK TO THE…
Brand Resources to Amplify Your Agency Marketing
Brand Resources to Amplify Your Agency Marketing Yet another advantage of being a member of MAIA and the Big “I” is that you have access to fantastic brand resources designed to make you and your agency look good. And the best part? Many are free or reimbursable! Through Trusted Choice®, the Big “I” marketing arm,…
MAIA’s Bold New Ad Campaign is Live
MAIA’s Bold New Ad Campaign is Live UPDATE: New Ad Campaign is Generating Buzz!MAIA’s 2019 consumer ad campaign has been running on Facebook, Instagram, Pandora, Hulu, and other digital channels for several weeks, targeting potential MA insurance seekers with bold, edgy ads promoting the value of local independent insurance agents. THANK YOU to all who…