Business activity and the MAP … covered or not … 2016 MAP creates more problems for the independent contractor
Business activity and the MAP … covered or not … 2016 MAP creates more problems for the independent contractor By Irene Morrill, CPCU, CIC, ARM, CRM, LIA, CRIS, CPIW – VP of Technical Affairs, MAIA
Agents Travel to Big “I” Legislative Conference in Washington DC
Agents Travel to Big “I” Legislative Conference in Washington DC Agents from MAIA traveled to Washington DC to participate in the Big ‘I’ Legislative Conference. The MAIA delegation included members of the Board of Directors, Government Affairs Committee, Young Agents Committee and Association Leadership. The group took part in the conference, and took time on…
Meet a Young Agent – Mike Dye
Meet a Young Agent – Mike Dye Meet a Young Agent – YAC Co-Chair – Mike Dye 2018 is shaping up to be an exciting year for the Young Agents Committee! Yes, partially because I’ve been selected to Co-Chair the committee with our veteran leader, Paul Ostrander, but mostly because we have 6 new and…
MA Auto Dealers Physical Damage
MA Auto Dealers Physical Damage QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 18, 2018
Clean in Three
Clean in Three QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 16, 2018
New License Information
New License Information QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 12, 2018
ATLAS Background Checks
ATLAS Background Checks QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 2, 2018
Phone Upgrade at MAIA Thursday & Friday, April 12 & 13
Phone Upgrade at MAIA Thursday & Friday, April 12 & 13 Brief PSA to Our Valued Members MAIA is installing a new phone system on Thursday and Friday of this week.
Stolen Registration
Stolen Registration QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 2, 2018
Pending Auto Cancellation
Pending Auto Cancellation QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on March 27, 2018
RMV: Limited Term Licenses
RMV: Limited Term Licenses Do you have customers that have a Massachusetts X or A license number? Typically, a person has up to one (1) year to drive in the United States on a valid foreign license as long as they are from one the following countries as listed in in Appendix A of the Massachusetts Driver’s…
WC News: Notice of DOI Hearing
WC News: Notice of DOI Hearing The Division of Insurance (DOI) has issued a notice of hearing to be held at 10:00 am on May 3, 2018 at the DOI in Hearing Room 1-E, 1000 Washington Street, Boston, MA.
SUBROIQ – Old Settled BAP Claim
SUBROIQ – Old Settled BAP Claim QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on March 30, 2018
Trailer Conversions
Trailer Conversions QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 11 2018
Arbitration and the MAP
Arbitration and the MAP QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on March 30, 2018
Registry Information Release
Registry Information Release QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on March 29, 2018
RMV HELP NEEDED
RMV HELP NEEDED QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on March 29, 2018
REAL ID
REAL ID QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on March 29, 2018
Policy Audit
Policy Audit QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on March 29, 2018
Eastern Insurance Delivers on “Join Us For Good” Slogan
Eastern Insurance Delivers on “Join Us For Good” Slogan It’s no coincidence that the corporate slogan of Eastern Insurance Group LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Eastern Bank, is, “Join Us For Good.” They have been making charitable contributions to their communities through their parent company and its charitable foundation, Eastern Bank and the Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation, since 1999.…
WCRIB Announces Workers’ Comp Rate Decrease
WCRIB Announces Workers’ Comp Rate Decrease A March 23rd WCRIB Bulletin announced the Division of Insurance approval of a general revision of rates which will take effect on July 1, 2018.
CAR News – Decision to Amend Rule 2 Takes Effect
CAR News – Decision to Amend Rule 2 Takes Effect CAR has reported in Bulletin 1048 that proposed changes to Rule 2 have taken effect on March 29, 2018.
Consider Serving on MAIA’s Board of Directors
Consider Serving on MAIA’s Board of Directors A myriad of challenges face the independent agency system here in Massachusetts, as well as nationally. The explosion of M&A activity, increasing market share of direct writers, and the influx of direct to consumer insurtech products have accelerated the pace of change in the industry. As a result,…
Dealer Selling Auto Without Title
Dealer Selling Auto Without Title QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on February 26, 2018
ACT News – ACT Seeks Agent Input on IoT
ACT News – ACT Seeks Agent Input on IoT The Agents Council on Technology, will be taking a deeper dive into the risk factors associated with the Internet of Things or IoT. ACT’s Changing Nature of Risk Work Group is seeking individuals who want to partake in the discussion and be involved in crafting a revised document on…
Auto Property Damage Claim
Auto Property Damage Claim QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on February 26, 2018
PAN or CON
PAN or CON QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on March 06, 2018
BAP and DOC
BAP and DOC QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on March 06, 2018
MassAHU Presents Benefest 2018
MassAHU Presents Benefest 2018 MassAHU is proud to present the 2018 BENEFEST on May 3, 2018 at the Double Tree Hotel in Westborough, MA.
Renting an Auto on Vacation (putting it all together for the last time…or not)
Renting an Auto on Vacation (putting it all together for the last time…or not) By Irene Morrill, CPCU, CIC, ARM, CRM, LIA, CRIS, CPIW – VP of Technical Affairs, MAIA
Temporary Substitute
Temporary Substitute QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on March 15, 2018
E-Stamps & Non-EVR Dealers
E-Stamps & Non-EVR Dealers QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on March 15, 2018
Surviving Spouse & Inspection Sticker
Surviving Spouse & Inspection Sticker QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on March 15, 2018
RMV: New Driver’s License & ID Card Types
RMV: New Driver’s License & ID Card Types REAL ID & Standard Credentials Will be Offered Starting March 26, 2018 Get to know the difference between the newly offered REAL ID and standard credentials that will be available beginning on March 26th. Remember that current cards will be valid until expiration, but anyone renewing or…
RMV: New Dealer Plate Decal Types
RMV: New Dealer Plate Decal Types Beginning on March 21, 2018, the Section 5 Division of the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) will be issuing two new Dealer Plate Decal types:
Expired Registration
Expired Registration QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on March 16, 2018
RMV: Information for Runners on Lawful Presence
RMV: Information for Runners on Lawful Presence The MA RMV has provided some guidance to runners with regard to the new requirements concerning “lawful presence”.
Subrogation
Subrogation QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on March 06, 2018
RMV: Lawful Presence Requirement Letter
RMV: Lawful Presence Requirement Letter On March 26, 2018, in accordance with state law, all Massachusetts vehicle and trailer owners unable to present either a driver’s license, a valid Massachusetts ID, or a Social Security Number (SSN), will be required to prove lawful presence in the United States prior to being able to process a…