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Dwelling on the Details: What the DOI’s New Advisory on ADUs Means for Your Agency
The new law on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) took effect in February 2025
Best’s Market Segment Report: AM Best Maintains Outlook on US Personal Lines Insurance Segment at Stable
Meaningful Improvement in Underwriting stems from aggressive rate increases and portfolio management.
Best’s Market Segment Report: AM Best Maintains Outlook on U.S. Commercial Lines Insurance Segment at Stable
Rating Agency Notes Strong Underwriting and Overall Operating Performance in its Decision
The Top Pet Insurance Companies in Massachusetts & New England
Strong regional concentration among a common set of insurers
Court Allows Lawsuit Over Legality Of Progressive’s “Binding Restrictions”
The “Binding Restriction” at Issue
Morse Insurance Joins Patriot Growth Insurance Services
Morse Insurance is a second-generation-owned independent insurance agency in Easton
Holyoke Apartment Fires Appear to be Accidental and Unrelated
More than 70 Families Displaced; Holyoke Fire Chief Provides Donation Info
Latest Agency Sales
Morse Insurance Joins Patriot Growth Insurance Services
King Risk Partners’ Presence in Massachusetts Accelerates with Addition of Acacia Insurance
DiVirgilio Insurance Acquires Ebba J. Holland Insurance Agency; Marks Seventh Acquisition for Lynnfield-Based Firm
Trucordia Adds Five Agencies, Two in Massachusetts, As Part of National Expansion Effort
Insurance Coverage Cases
Dwelling on the Details: What the DOI’s New Advisory on ADUs Means for Your Agency
Court Allows Lawsuit Over Legality Of Progressive’s “Binding Restrictions”
Insurer’s Tender of Interest Bars $6.75 Million Treble Damage Claim
Breaking: MBTA Wins Right to Claim Triple Damages Against Insurers
The SPARTA v. PGIC Ruling: 4 Takeaways on Indemnity & Risk
Underinsured Ruling: Court Denies Coverage for Death After Taxi Ride
Insurance Fraud
New Bedford Brokers Face Charges Over $700,000 Premium Theft Allegations
Former Massachusetts State Police Trooper Sentenced in CDL Bribery Scheme
American Dream to Federal Prison: The Downfall of a Roofing Couple in a $2.2M Comp & Loan Scheme
Plumber’s $2.2 Million Insurance Scheme Unravels After a Stupid Mistake
Ratings & Results
The Hanover Posts A Record 3rd Quarter Based On Good Weather And Pricing
Quieter Cats, Stronger Pricing Boost Results
Safety Insurance Q3 Profit Climbs as Rate Hikes Improve Underwriting Results
Boston-based insurer reported net income of $28.3 million, or $1.91 per diluted share.
Best’s Special Report: First-Half 2025 Net Income in U.S. Life/Annuity Insurance Industry Increases by Nearly 40%
U.S. life/annuity (L/A) Insurance Industry Increased in First Half of 2025
US Personal Auto Insurance Segment Sustains Underwriting Turnaround Into 2025
Net Underwriting Income in 2024 Came on Heels of Three Straight Years of Underwriting Losses
New England Newswire
Amica Announces Leadership Changes as COO Ted Murphy Retires After 45 Years
Effective Jan. 1, 2026, Sam Palmisano will assume the role of Chief Operations Officer
Connecticut Insurance Department Launches New Online Consumer Information Center
Consumer Education is one of the Connecticut Insurance Departments Top Strategies This Year
Bafumi Insurance Joins World Insurance Associates
Announced this month, the acquisition closed earlier this year
ShoreOne Announces Entry Into Rhode Island
Will Offer a Comprehensive Policy That Combines Homeowners and Full Flood Insurance for Coastal Properties
Economic & Legislative News in Massachusetts
Mass. Courts Weigh AI Efficiency, Ethics Angles
Professional Conduct Committee finds existing rules provide ‘ample guidance’ on AI, but that may change
CCC Approves Framework for Social Cannabis Use Sites
Chair says CCC honoring will of the voters and entering ‘brave new world’
Report: Massachusetts Uninsured Rate Rises to 2.1%
Updated rate released as analysts predict a spike in newly uninsured
Holyoke Apartment Fires Appear to be Accidental and Unrelated
More than 70 Families Displaced; Holyoke Fire Chief Provides Donation Info
Data Center Proliferation Driving Up Power Needs
As Mass. positions itself on energy and AI, report cites surge in demand
Comments Due Over Next Month on Bridge Replacements
Public Comments are Due by January 5, 2026
