Revised Driving Record and DPPA Forms
October 3, 2023 Due to the Work and Family Mobility Act (WFMA), many RMV records request documents have been revised. Attached is a training update with the details of the change. The revised Driving Record Request form and the Request for Personal Information RMV Records (DPPA) are posted on mass.gov. Questions? Contact Kathy Cormier at 508-634-7353…
Non-Profit and Liability for Employee’s Auto
*This question was answered based on current rules, regulations & statutes in effect as of July 2023. Question My question is this – if a non-profit corporation carries symbols 7 & 8 on an MA Auto coverage form, will liability coverage respond to an accident in a vehicle rented by an employee or volunteer for…
Announcing a New MAIA Program and a Participating Agency’s Grand Opening
We are pleased to announce a new program at MAIA! For the past six months, we have been piloting MAIA’s Agency Launch Program, a development opportunity for new agencies. Agency Launch is a two-year commitment between MAIA and the new agency designed to expose the principal agent and select staff to resources and necessary education…
Revised Registration and Title Application
October 2, 2023 The Registration and Title Application (TTLREG100) has been revised. The changes are as follows: The option “Apply for a non-resident short-term registration” was added to the “I want to” section at the top of the form. Several fields were enlarged to provide more space for customers to enter information. The Registration and Title…
Revised B2B Policy
October 2, 2023 To establish controls and standards for Business-to-Business (“B2B”) service and operation in RMV Service Centers, effective October 16, the RMV B2B policy has been revised. View the full update here. View the B2B Center Cover Sheet here. Questions? Contact Kathy Cormier at 508-634-7353 or via email at [email protected].
2023 MAIA Annual Meeting Announcement
NOTICE TO THE MEMBERS OF THE MASSACHUSETTS ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AGENTS OF THE 2023 ANNUAL MEETING. In accordance with Article XI, Section 1 of the bylaws, notice is hereby given to the members of the Massachusetts Association of Insurance Agents, Inc., that the Annual Meeting of the Association will be held on Friday, November 3,…
BAP Pollution Claim – Covered or Not?
September 25, 2023 Written By: Irene Morrill, CPCU, CIC, ARM, CRM, CRIS, MLIS, LIA, CPIW – Vice President of Technical Affairs, MAIA Convention is getting closer…November 2-5 at the Westin Boston Seaport, Boston, MA. As usual, there is a myriad of seminars and things to do! My Friday and Saturday classes are one-hour seminars based…
New Electric Vehicle Plate Prefix
September 20, 2023 A new plate prefix has been created for Electric Vehicle plates. The new plate prefix will begin with “VE” followed by one to four characters. The letters “I”, “O”, “Q”, and “U” will NOT be used. These plates will be available in RMV Service Centers and EVR locations beginning the week of September 18.…
2023 Q2 Massachusetts Quarterly P & C Marketplace Summary
You are being provided this 2023 Q2 Quarterly P&C Marketplace Summary covering the Massachusetts Property and Casualty (P&C) Insurance Marketplace as a benefit of your membership with the Massachusetts Association of Insurance Agents (MAIA). Takeaways from the 2023-Q2 Summaries: • The data shows market conditions in Q2 are firming, as we read and hear about…
Disability Tax Exemption
*This question was answered based on current rules, regulations & statutes in effect as of July 2023. Question I hope all is well with you. I have a friend that I am trying to help out as her dad’s insurance person is not helpful with a question she has. I am hoping you can assist…
New Saturday Hours and New Road Test Locations
September 12, 2023 Beginning September 9, the following two RMV Service Centers will be open on Saturdays from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Saturday hours are by appointment only for learner’s permit, driver’s license, and ID transactions. Fall River Leominster The following new road test locations will open the week of September 11. These new locations will…
Special Mobility Equipment
*This question was answered based on current rules, regulations & statutes in effect as of July 2023. Question I saw today’s question and answer. In regard to employees who use their vehicle as part of their job – my thinking was that their vehicle didn’t need to be a class 30. It is not THEIR…
MA Auto and Total Loss
*This question was answered based on current rules, regulations & statutes in effect as of July 2023. Question I have a MA carrier, written through MAIP, who is advising that ACV is not the same as replacement value on a totaled vehicle, with the same like, kind, and quality. I’ve never had a carrier respond…
Text Messages from IVR
August 29, 2023 Beginning today, August 25, at 5 PM, the RMV’s IVR (Interactive Voice Response) phone system will have the ability to send SMS (text) messages to customers who request one. Initially, this will only be available for two Medical Affairs transactions (new and replacement disability plates/placards), but will eventually be expanded to additional transactions,…
Registration vs. Coverage Start Date
*This question was answered based on current rules, regulations & statutes in effect as of July 2023. Question I have a kind of silly question regarding registering your car and when coverage beginnings. Does coverage start when the vehicle is registered or starts on the date of purchase? For endorsement purposes, do we add a…
New Road Test Locations and Providers – REVISED
August 23, 2023 The Central Mass Safety Council (CMSC) road test locations all opened today. Also, due to driving school commitments on Saturdays, the DCR locations will only be open on Mondays on a case-by-case basis. View the revised update here. Questions? Contact Kathy Cormier at 508-634-7353 or via email at [email protected].
RMV Translation Certification Requirements
August 22, 2023 The RMV will accept documents that are not in English if they are accompanied by a certified translation. Both the translation and certification must be printed on the letterhead of the certifying entity. Translations do NOT need to be notarized. Read the full update here. Also attached are the following: A new “Translation Certification…
Additional Saturday Hours
August 22, 2023 Three additional RMV Service Centers will soon be open on Saturdays from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Revere – beginning August 19 Fall River – beginning September 9 Leominster – beginning September 9 Saturday hours are by appointment only for learner’s permit, driver’s license, and ID transactions. Read the full update here.…