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Mass RMV website migrates back to “.gov” from “.com”
The Registry of Motor Vehicles website, which a few years ago, announced that it would be the first registry website to use a “.com” address has reversed course. As of July 25, 2018, the RMV’s website has moved its digital home back to “.gov.”
Here is the announcement from the RMV’s official Twitter account, confirming the change:
Two Insurance Events to Attend This August in Massachusetts
During the month of August, Massachusetts will be home to two insurance events that our readers may want take part in.
The first one takes place from August 4-7, 2018, when the National Association of Insurance Commissioners will hold its Summer meeting in Boston.
Then later this month, the Big “I” comes to town for its Annual Leadership Conference. The conference, which will be held in Springfield from August 22-26, also will serve as the venue for Springfield native Joe Leahy’s investure as this year’s Big “I” President.
The Installation of Officers Luncheon and reception in honor of Joseph Leahy, chairman-elect, will take place on August 25th and will be hosted by the Massachusetts Association of Insurance Agents.
Swyfft Partners with Trusted Choice
Swyfft, the company that lets independent agents obtain a homeowner’s insurance quote for customers in just 5 seconds, has officially become a partner with Trusted Choice.
“Trusted Choice is excited to welcome Swyfft as our newest brand partner,” says Kevin Brandt, Executive Director. “Much like Trusted Choice independent insurance agents, Swyfft embodies our shared mission of providing a positive customer experience for our clients.”
Founded by Sean Maher and Richard Trezza, Swyfft uses proprietary analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) to ‘tech-enable’ independent agents by allowing them to get a bindable a quote in 5 seconds requiring only a home address. The quote can then be easily customized, purchased and a policy delivered to inbox in about a minute. The entire process is simple, easy and frictionless.
“We’re delighted to partner with Trusted Choice” says Sean Maher, founder of Swyfft. “We share the goal of providing excellent service by offering a competitively priced, easy to use and convenient homeowner’s product.”
For those who are interested in learning more about Swyfft, please refer to our August 2017 interview with them, “An Insurtech That Swyfft-ly Quotes Homeowners Insurance In Seconds For Independent Agents.”
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