[NSRCA-discussion] FW: AMA $ MAAC Insurance

[Dave Reaville]

Hi folks

Thanks for the heads up on this subject.  I have sent out a notice to the Pattern West News e-mail list about the insurance change (and subsequent lack of coverage down south). We are also checking with MAAC on AMA coverage North of the border. I'll update if I get any concrete information.

I do know that MAAC's insurance provider did change for this year and introduced some "new" language within it's policy. Basically your only insured through MAAC in Canada if your at a sanctioned field or event. No more landowner approval stuff anymore.  :-( 

Other options are being explored as I type.

Dave

 
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Tony 
  To: 'General pattern discussion' 
  Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 10:47 AM
  Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] FW: AMA $ MAAC Insurance


  Yes, this TRUE!  MAAC insurance now no longer covers MAAC members fully while in the USA.  So, in order to protect AMA clubs and facilities, it is vital that all Canadian MAAC members purchase AMA Affiliate memberships.

   

   

  Tony Stillman, President

  Radio South, Inc.

  139 Altama Connector, Box 322

  Brunswick, GA  31525

  1-800-962-7802

  www.radiosouthrc.com


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  From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Joe Lachowski
  Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 10:37 AM
  To: NSRCA Discussion List
  Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] FW: AMA $ MAAC Insurance

   

  FYI, I received this info from Frank Granelli, D2 AVP. This is for our Canadian friends and NSRCA CD's regarding insurance at AMA sanctioned events. 


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  From: GranelliF at aol.com
  Date: Tue, 28 Apr 2009 09:55:22 -0400
  Subject: AMA $ MAAC Insurance
  To: jlachow at hotmail.com; anthonyr105 at hotmail.com
  CC: gmfitch at hotmail.com; shh27 at verizon.net; tonybons at yahoo.com




  Hi Joe and Anthony,

   

  Please note the below comments from Gary Fitch about MAAC insurance being invalid in the US at AMA events. I wanted to let you know personally as you have the Pattern contests coming  up soon and Harry, Xavier et. al. may be attending. In order for a MAAC member to fly at an AMA event, they must have a an AMA affiliate membership card. As of now, their MAAC membership is no longer sufficient. 

   

  Here are the relevant parts from Gary's memo:

   

  "This email is of the highest importance...While in Toledo early this month, we confirmed that MAC's insurance carrier doesn't have any wording to include AMA fields in support of the reciprocity agreement that has not been renewed.  Because of the large events coming up the end of this month and next, and that the flying season has started, we have to protect our Clubs and members and also our Canadian friends by informing our members that MAC members do not currently have insurance coverage when flying in the US.   

  MAC members can purchase an AMA Affiliate membership, for $28.00, which provides 2-1/2 million of liability insurance for the 2009 calendar year.  CD's and Clubs can have AMA Membership Applications available for purchase at our club fields and events.  On line applications are only valid for US citizens."

   

  I have attached a copy of the Affiliate Membership Application. It would be a good idea to have a few of these at your event. At a sanctioned event, the club is an AMA authorized agent so, if they do submit the form with payment, they can fly at the event and are covered for all of 2009. AMA suggests that you provide them with a receipt for the payment in this case.

   

  See you soon,

  Regards,

  Frank Granelli

  AVP Northern NJ

  South Eastern NY

   
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