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09/08/10
Patrick-Murray Administration Says Reforms of Auto Insurance
Lead to Most Affordable Rates in the Country
Commissioner Murphy Appoints Two Agents
to CAR Governing Committee
08/31/10
AG Recovers $2,65 Million for Commonwealth from CVS Pharmacy for Prescription Overchages
Cities and towns to receive restitution and more than $1.3 million is recovered for taxpayers
08/30/10
DIA Promulgates New Form
for Verification of Out-of-State Workers’ Compensation Coverage
08/23/10
RMV Announces New Payment Method
E-Check Now Available for Web Transactions
DOI's OPRA is Ready to Go
Online Producer Renewal Appointment Now Available for Agent Renewals
It's A Crime
Explore the basics of insurance crime, including coverages, endorsements and much more
Bonds - James or Barry
...the Who, What and Why of bonds!
Streaming Live/Classroom...MAP vs ISO's PAP
The MAP is different than the PAP and not knowing the differences...
08/18/10
Big "I" Asks Congress to Repeal New Form 1099 Provision
New health care law requires additional IRS Form 1099 filings and unnecessary paperwork.
08/16/10
Rider Education Program Required
for Junior Motorcycle Operators
08/11/10
Passenger Plates Okay
for Car Sharing Organizations
08/10/10
HO Tenants Policies and “Additional Interests” or “Additional Insureds”
08/05/10
Ownership of Expirations Legislation Now Law
Agents, MAIA leaders, Commissioner and Legislative Leaders Attend Signing Ceremony
InsurBanc Explains
FDIC Insurance Changes
Two Recent Court Cases
Look at Liability in a Different Light
AIB Vehicle Rating Group (Symbols)
Approved for Use
07/26/10
DOI Disapproves Rule 30 Change
which would have eliminated the sunset provision and provide for agent ownership of expirations
07/22/10
New Safe Driving Law
Takes Effect October 1st
Financial Services Regulatory Reform
Signed Into Law
IIABA Virtualty University Presents
"De-Mystifying Agency Valuation" Webinar
07/21/10
Personal Lines Training School
This ONLY happens once a year...don't miss out!
Commercial Auto Coverages
When to write a commercial auto policy...
07/15/10
Here's an easy way to identify
whether your vehicle is a Motorcycle, Limited Use Vehicle or Moped
MAIA Recognized Nationally
for Excellence in Education
Do You Know the Answer to MAIA's Question of the Day?
07/13/10
Business Activity and the MAP
Covered or Not???
07/09/10
Agency E&O Risk Management I
E&O Loss Control Seminar designed to provide agents and brokers with the most current practical, real-world solutions
07/01/10
MAIA Attacks AG's Proposed Regulation
Regulation "Disrespects" Independent Insurance Agents
Oil Law Upgrade Compliance Deadline Changed
Owners must comply by 9/30/2011; Company deadline for remediation coverage is still 7/1/2010
Flood Extension Now on
President Obama's Desk for Signature
Ownership of Expiration
Rule Amendment Adopted; Sent to Commissioner for Consideration
06/17/10
PL Do You Know What You Think You Know
A smattering of coverage issues
Seven Steps #1 - Homeowners Policy
When was the last time you REALLY read the HO policy?
Agency E&O Risk Management II
This E&O Loss Control Seminar will discuss Causes of Loss, Standards of Care, File Documentation plus
06/09/10
Governor Patrick
Signs Mandated Liquor Liability Coverage into Law
Comp. Corner:
General Revision of Rates Set for 9/1/2010
MAIA Launches
New Website Feature -- ? of the Day
Big "I" News:
Identity Theft Red Flag Rule Delayed Again
ACT Update
Consumer Shopping for Auto Insurance Grows Online
06/07/10
FEMA Flood Training
Learn directly from FEMA how to work with the program and inform your clients...
06/01/10
Licensed Insurance Adviser (LIA)
Authorizes qualified individuals to provide insurance advice for a fee and demonstrates
05/28/10
Flood Insurance & COBRA Subsidies Expected To Expire Again
Read IIABA's Update plus FEMA info. on how to handle expiration
05/27/10
CAR News
MAIP Low Speed Vehicle Rate and Manual Rule Placed on File
05/26/10
Streaming Live...Bonding or How Our Insured Went Bankrupt!
Sign up for our 1st Streaming Live CE Program!
Registry Procedures - INTRO
Basic Registry Training for New Agency Employee
7 Steps #7 - Acct Develop/E&O Tips and Traps/PL Claims
You know a lot about the coverages, but you need to learn how to round out your client’s account.
Ten Component #10 - Businessowners Policy
We'll take an in-depth look at ISO's 2010 BOP and what makes the BOP different from the Commercial Package Policy (CPP).
You Asked, We Answered..Commercial Auto
Compliance issues for interstate and intrastate risks, inspections, trailers and MORE!
05/21/10
RMV Announces New Online Transaction:
Exam Booking
Patrick-Murray Administration
Leverages New Services to Reduce Lines
Irene's Latest Masterpiece:
Collision or Comprehensive ... You Tell Me
Status Report:
12 Agent Transactions
05/13/10
IIABNY Warns Out-of-State Producers
Compensation Disclosure Regulations Applies to You, Too.
ACT Update
ACT Provides Highlights of comScore's 2010 Online Auto Insurance Report
FloodSmart News
Hurricane Season IS Flood Season
05/05/10
Ten Component #9 - Commercial Flood Policy/E&O Tips
Understand what property is & is NOT covered under the policy and the procedures used to procure the coverage.
04/29/10
Agent Awareness Campaign Continues
Billboards Set for the Summer
Progressive PIP Practices Come Under Fire
Lawyer warns of insurance carrier's PIP practices
Important Reminder
Regarding the HO Oil Heating System Upgrade and Insurance Law
04/20/10
Dispelling Disaster Assistance
Myths and Rumars
Workers' Comp. - Are Your Clients Paying Too Much?
Covers premium calculation with emphasis on finding costly oversights/errors...
04/16/10
Fair Plan Workshop
Complete overview of the plan with underwriting standards, procedures, etc...
FLOOD
A course designed to meet FEMA's requirements...
Dwelling Fire
Everything you need to know to service your clients...
You Asked, We Answered...Misc. Personal Lines
Featuring grandfathering and flood, condo issues, tenants...and MORE!
CGL Coverage
A look at liability issues including who is insured and how limits will respond...
04/15/10
Tenth Annual Philip J. Farrell Memorial Golf Tournament
Sign up Today!!
Why Middle Men (and Women) Are Important
A guest article in support of the independent agent by John "Josh" Fitzhugh, President & CEO of Union Mutual of Vermont
04/12/10
2010 Online Member Survey
Make your opinion count by completing MAIA's Online Member Survey TODAY.
AUGIE Technology Survey
Closes on April 15. Please complete it now.
04/07/10
More Disaster Relief News
FEMA Opens Disaster Recovery Centers beginning April 7th
Registrar announces
"no-wait" service for permit applications and out-of-state conversions beginning April 7th.
04/02/10
April Marsh Berry Letter
Recruiting 101 | How to Find and Retain Successful Producers
Let's Get Social...Social Media: Getting Started
Businesses across all sectors are using tools like Facebook, Twitter and blogging...
PL Inland Marine - Coverage, Features and Concepts
Even with the broad coverage provided under the HO forms, inland marine coverage forms are needed to fill the “gaps”
Personal Lines Little Surprises
Lively discussions of what is and is not covered under the personal lines HO, Auto and Umbrella policy forms...
04/01/10
Disaster Relief
Click here for weekly updates from FEMA on Disaster Relief
03/31/10
MAIP Update:
New MAIP Rates Take Effect April 1
Auto Dealer
Insurance Sales Complaint Ready for Filing
03/29/10
Flood Program Update
Congress has adjourned until April 12th without "fixing" flood insurance.
03/26/10
AAA Program Ends
RMV Operations in Newton and Worcester AAA Offices End 3/26
03/22/10
Patient Protection Act
IIABA Issues Brief Summary of Patient Protection Act
BAP and Renting an Auto
Irene's March Tech Talk Discusses Issues of Renting an Auto under the Business Auto Policy
03/18/10
MAIA Bulletin 2010-7
Please Tell Congressmen Neal, Capuano and Lynch to Oppose the Health Care Reform Bill
03/15/10
Agent Awareness Campaign Begins 11th Year
Listen to the New Ads
03/14/10
DOI News
Commissioner Murphy Issues Bulletin on Sale of Auto Insurance by Motor Vehicle Salespeople
03/11/10
Latest DOI News
Commissioner Says "NO" to Credit Scoring
New from InsurBanc
Remote Deposit Offers New Road to Efficiency for Agencies
03/09/10
You Asked, We Answered...Homeowners
Join Irene for an in-depth look at the HO policy
Seven Steps #6 - Issues with Personal Auto Policy
Come armed with questions on the Personal Auto Policy...
Employer Related Liability Insurance Coverage
EPLI is not just about sex...we'll look at all exposures
Miscellaneous Commercial Lines Issues
a variety of issues such as "CGL Cross Liability”, “Insuring Volunteers”, “Tenant’s Improvements
03/02/10
Breaking News
Gov. Patrick will rescind $5 RMV Branch Administrative Fee effective immediately.
03/01/10
RMV Announces Changes in Body Styles ...
New Body Styles are effective 3/1/2010.
Flood Program Update
Breaking News on Flood Insurance
02/25/10
Check out Comp. Corner
DIA Issues Official Policy on Out-of-Sate Workers' Compensation ...
02/19/10
Use of RMV Information
A MUST READ for EVERY Agency Employee
02/18/10
P&C, PL and LAH Licensing Programs
Our licensing programs are a combination of self-study and classroom review...
Insuring the Condominium Owner
Insuring the condo unit - personal & commercial from A to Z!
You Asked, We Answered...Commercial Lines
Emailed questions from last year regarding Liability, BAP and CP/BPP issues...
Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) Institutes
Learn more about this prestigious professional designation program
Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR) Program
Top-quality professional training seminars
Construction Risk & Insurance Specialist (CRIS)
designation program in partnership with International Risk Management Institute, Inc. (IRMI®)
Certified Risk Manager (CRM)
Established to offer an in-depth, practical approach to risk management education
02/12/10
Seven Steps #5 - Issues & Problems in Homeowners
A thorough discussion of problems in the Homeowners policy...
Don't Miss Irene's Latest:
A Couple of Condominium Endorsements ... One for Personal and one for Commercial Unit-owners
Accredited Adviser in Insurance (AAI)
Combine your technical knowledge of insurance coverages with sales expertise and apply it to actual sales situations
Ten Component #8 - Boiler/Machine, Bonds & Excess/Surplus Lines
You’ll learn why BM coverage is necessary; what it offers over the CP or BOP policies;
02/11/10
WC Carrier Update and STOP Work Orders
Due to carrier market changes...
Liquor Liability -
policies available for one day events
PL Primer - Bridging the Sales and Account Rounding Gap
Students new to the industry and seasoned veterans will gain valuable insight on how all the personal lines policies can interact with one another.
HO Coaching (Video)
This is a mentoring program designed for the customer service representative staff to get them up to speed facilitating customers from "I need a homeowners policy" to reviewing the completed policy.
02/03/10
RLI - Agent On-line Access to RLI - Part I
How to access the RLI website directly
Registry Procedures
Whatever your level of knowledge is about the RMV procedures...
01/22/10
Broker Agreement Update
Did you receive one?
01/04/10
Registry Procedures in Commercial Lines
Personal and Commercial risks are different! They have unique insurance and registration needs.
