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…
Rental Time Limit
Rental Time Limit QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on February 26, 2018
National Alliance Outstanding CSR of the Year Nominations
National Alliance Outstanding CSR of the Year Nominations
REMINDER: RMV ATLAS End User Spreadsheet Due Today (3/16)
REMINDER: RMV ATLAS End User Spreadsheet Due Today (3/16) Reminder for insurance agencies that will be accessing RMV data using the ATLAS eServices Portal: You must complete the End User Spreadsheet.
BAP and DOC
BAP and DOC QUESTIO This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on March 6, 2018
Attleboro Service Center Hours Change
Attleboro Service Center Hours Change Effective March 15th, the hours of the Attleboro RMV Service Center are Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The service center will no longer be closed from noon to 1 p.m. All other services remain the same in the Attleboro Service Center.
Updated Company Auto Insurance Filings – March 2018
Updated Company Auto Insurance Filings – March 2018
HHM with 50/50 Custody
HHM with 50/50 Custody QUESTIO This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on February 14, 2018
NY Cybersecurity Regulation Updates
NY Cybersecurity Regulation Updates Our friends at The Big I New York have shared information with us regarding recent notices from the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) related to the Cybersecurity Rules in New York. This notice is specifically for MA agents who are also licensed in New York State and subject to…
Rental
Rental QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on February 16, 2018
Weather & Closure Updates for March 14th
Weather & Closure Updates for March 14th UPDATE for Closures on Wednesday, March 14th: MAIA’s Milford Office will have a delayed open at 10 am. The Component and RMV Stream classes are both cancelled for tomorrow. We will be in touch with all registrants to reschedule.
Weather & Closure Updates for March 13th
Weather & Closure Updates for March 13th MAIA will be closed due to inclement weather on Tuesday, March 13th.
Property Damage – UBER/Lyft Claim
Property Damage – UBER/Lyft Claim QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on February 23, 2018
RMV: Change To Payments that Do Not Cover the Full Amount
RMV: Change To Payments that Do Not Cover the Full Amount Payments that Do Not Cover the Full Amount Effective March 26, 2018:
Changes to RMV’s Southbridge Service Center
Changes to RMV’s Southbridge Service Center Effective March 14, 2018 the Southbridge Service Center will be changing their levels of service. Previously, two Live Transactions per Q-Matick Ticket all day (unlimited transactions) have been allowed.
Leominster RMV Opens Business-to-Business Center (B2B) on March 14th
Leominster RMV Opens Business-to-Business Center (B2B) on March 14th New Business-to-Business Center (B2B) Opens at RMV Leominster Service Center
Read Up on REAL ID
Read Up on REAL ID Get to know REAL ID – There are New Requirements for Massachusetts Driver’s Licenses The following information has been taken from the mass.gov guide to Real ID and should help answer questions about who needs a REAL ID, what is required, and relevant dates.
Operator Exclusion vs. Military Exclusion
Operator Exclusion vs. Military Exclusion QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on February 26, 2018
A Bear-Raising Time for Mid-State Insurance Agency!
A Bear-Raising Time for Mid-State Insurance Agency! For years now, Mid-State Insurance Agency has done a beary great job helping to alleviate the stress and pain faced by kids during disasters, accidents and other emergency situations through the creation of Bears on Board, Inc. This non-profit, founded by Mid-State owners, Jim and Paul Pietro, provides…