Notice of Policy Cancellation Doesn't Need to Be Sent by Certified Mail

The Massachusetts Appeals Board overturned a finding that an insurance carrier had not effectively canceled an assigned risk policy just because it didn't send the notice by certified mail with return receipt requested. Case: Espinal’s Case, Nos. 19-P-1483 and 19-P-1484, 07/29/2020, published. Facts: Miguel Espinal and Martin Herrera worked for Cruz Abatement & Contracting Services LLC. Cruz had workers’ compensation coverage that was canceled for nonpayment in February 2015. Cruz applied to the Massachusetts Workers' Compensation Rating and Inspection Bure...