RFR 2026 DOI 006 THIRD REFEREE APPOINTEE

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of Insurance is seeking qualified individuals or firms to serve as third referees in statutory reference proceedings. The work involves (1) reviewing insurance‑agent contract cancellations, modifications, or expirations under M.G.L. c. 175, § 163, and (2) adjudicating disputes over loss amounts in fire insurance claims under M.G.L. c. 176, §§ 99‑100H. Qualified referees will chair three‑person panels, hear evidence, issue written decisions, and submit detailed billing. The solicitation requires a business response, a cost proposal (held open 90 days), and a suite of standard Commonwealth forms. The contract is a fee‑for‑service arrangement with an initial term up to five years, renewable up to three one‑year extensions, and annual open‑enrollment windows for new qualified vendors. • Serve as the third, tie‑breaker referee in statutory insurance‑agent and fire‑loss reference proceedings. • Provide written decisions and detailed billing within statutory timeframes (hearing within 10 days of appointment, reporting within 5 days of decision). • Must meet qualification criteria (knowledge of the cited statutes, no conflicts of interest, Massachusetts residency) and submit extensive documentation (W‑9, business references, cost proposal, etc.).