[NSRCA-discussion] FW: AMA $ MAAC Insurance

Tue Apr 28 16:18:45 AKDT 2009

Folks

Ok I finally have it from the man himself... This is from Larry Rousselle MAAC Insurance Committee Chairman.

Larry writes....... 

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Hi Folks, 
                I say folks as I will copy this response to many of you who asked about this problem. Firstly, good news!!!!! We are covered in the USA and worldwide. My sincerest apology for the delay in clearing this up. As if we do not all have enough to worry about! 

While we had no doubt that our insurer would indeed cover us worldwide, we felt that we needed to get it from the 'horse's mouth' to be 100% sure so we had to ask them. We had discussed this issue with our counterparts in the AMA right after the 'Urgent Insurance ' notice was posted on the MAAC web site and they were concerned and requested confirmation. The reciprocal agreement is based on both our coverage's being valid as required by the agreement of course.  However, we ran into a long delay being able to garner a response from the insurer. We did try! And try.  And try...................!

Again, sorry for the added stress. Be assured that there is no problem with flying in the USA or worldwide for that matter. Our President has discussed the situation with the AMA President this evening. The reciprocal agreement is confirmed to still be in effect. Have a great time flying in the USA not to mention Europe for some of you. 

Sincerely, 

Larry Rousselle
MAAC Insurance Committee Chair
604-857-8929    larryrou at shaw.ca
www.maac.ca 

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Hopefully the AMA will publish something from their end to help end this issue.... had me going there! April 1st again?? :-)

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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