Section 175:4G - Use of registry of motor vehicles database or reliable third-party database for accessing applicant's Massachusetts driving history for insurance rating purposes(a) An insurer that utilizes an applicant's Massachusetts driving history as a rating or underwriting factor for private passenger motor vehicle insurance in the commonwealth, a licensed insurance producer or third-party representative shall verify the applicant's Massachusetts driving history through the use of the registry of motor vehicles database or a reliable third-party database prior to processing payment or issuing a policy, unless the driving history is unavailable at the time of the initial inquiry due to a temporary website outage, service interruption or other circumstances beyond the control of the insurer, producer or third-party representative. When providing a private passenger automobile insurance quote, an insurer, licensed insurance producer or third-party representative shall provide a disclosure regarding the verification of an applicant's Massachusetts driving history.Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 175, § 4G
Added by Acts 2020, c. 358,§ 78, eff. 1/14/2021 and applicable to all policies issued on or after 1/1/2021.