Agents can play an important role in helping clients prepare by reviewing their coverage, emphasizing safety precautions, and ensuring that protection is in place before the first guest arrives.
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Industry Turns Out in Force to Fete This Year’s Insurance Professional of the Year
The 23rd Annual Event Honored Mike Christian, Founder and Chairman of Risk Strategies
Top Fire Insurers in Massachusetts & New England
Insights into the Fire Insurance Marketplace in our region
NICB Links Third-Party Litigation Funding to Fraud-Fueled Litigation Surge
New joint analysis with 4WARN finds three in four insurers targeted by digital opportunists
Big ‘I’ Survey: Consumers Blame Lawsuit Surge for Rising Insurance Costs
New survey shows widespread concern that excessive lawsuits are hurting policyholders
Survey Says 86% of Americans Would Trust AI to Aid Them in Purchasing Auto Insurance
New Insurify AI Report also says 68% of Americans would let AI change their car insurance if it could save them $1,000 a year
King Risk Partners’ Presence in Massachusetts Accelerates with Addition of Acacia Insurance
Acacia Insurance is an independent insurance agency based in Waltham
2025 Third Quarter Supply Chain Risk Trends Analysis
Cargo Theft Holds Steady in Q3, Organized Crime Drives Surge in High-Value Cargo Theft Across U.S. and Canada
Latest Agency Sales
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
Duffy Insurance Acquires Waverley Insurance Agency
Insurance Coverage Cases
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
First Circuit Decision: Additional Insured’s “Direct Liability” Voids a Defense
When Does Knowledge of One Claim Preclude Coverage for All? The First Circuit Sets a New Boundary
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
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
Connecticut Insurance Department Announces Fiscal Year 2025 Revenue Contributions and Key Achievements
Money Collected by the CID Represents Direct Revenue to the State.
Economic & Legislative News in Massachusetts
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
Data Privacy Seen as Precursor to AI Regulation
Markey calls reintroduced AI bill ‘a floor for the whole country’
Chairman balks at possible Trump AI order
Trump Advocates for One Federal Standard Instead of Patchwork of State Regulatory Schemes
Mass. Retailers See Higher Costs Dampening Holiday Sales
Consumers Expected to Curb Spending This Holiday Season
Data Privacy Legislation Now Active in Both Branches
Omnibus Data Privacy Bill Would Give Consumers More Control Over Personal Data
