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Register Your Lawnmower? No, RMV Warns of Latest Scam

Register Your Lawnmower? No, RMV Warns of Latest Scam

March 13, 2026

No, the state does not want you to register your lawnmower with the RMV

Genetic Testing Supporters See Gap in Insurance Discrimination Laws

Genetic Testing Supporters See Gap in Insurance Discrimination Laws

March 12, 2026

Life insurance group says consumer protections are included in 2000 law

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New Hampshire Insurance Department Warns Drivers of Insurance Consequences Under New 100 MPH Reckless Driving Law

March 12, 2026

Extreme speeding violations may lead to higher insurance premiums and long-term financial impact

New York Law Clause Knocks Out Insured’s Right To Sue For Unfair Claim Practices

New York Law Clause Knocks Out Insured’s Right To Sue For Unfair Claim Practices

March 9, 2026

Mass. construction manager wins the fight to keep its insurance case in Boston—but loses the right to pursue unfair claims practices damages against its insurer, Arch Specialty

Arthur J. Gallagher Suffers Ransomware Attack

Cyber Report: Data Theft & Class Actions Up In Cyber Claims

March 9, 2026

Underwriters and brokers in the property and casualty market face a structural shift in cyber risk exposure.

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GEICO Sued Over Auto Damage Appraiser Wages

March 9, 2026

Suit Alleges Insurer Underpaid Field Appraisers, Suppressed Overtime, and Made Unlawful Paycheck Deductions

Liberty Mutual Reports $6.8 Billion in 2025 Net Income as Combined Ratio Improves

March 9, 2026

Sweeney Says Liberty Mutual Will Shift From “Fixing to Building” in 2026

Insurance Coverage Cases

New York Law Clause Knocks Out Insured’s Right To Sue For Unfair Claim Practices

New York Law Clause Knocks Out Insured’s Right To Sue For Unfair Claim Practices

March 9, 2026

Mass. construction manager wins the fight to keep its insurance case in Boston—but loses the right to pursue unfair claims practices damages against its insurer, Arch Specialty

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GEICO Sued Over Auto Damage Appraiser Wages

March 9, 2026

Suit Alleges Insurer Underpaid Field Appraisers, Suppressed Overtime, and Made Unlawful Paycheck Deductions

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Latest Agency Sales

Cushman Insurance Group Acquires New Bedford’s Bergeron Agency

January 26, 2026

Insurance Agency Mergers & Acquisitions in Massachusetts | Q4-2025

January 26, 2026

MountainOne Insurance Acquires Amy R. Morey Insurance Agency, Expands into Greenfield

MountainOne Insurance Acquires Amy R. Morey Insurance Agency, Expands into Greenfield

January 12, 2026

Hanscom Closes Peoples Bank Deal, Brings Fleetwood Insurance Group into the Credit Union

Hanscom Closes Peoples Bank Deal, Brings Fleetwood Insurance Group into the Credit Union

January 12, 2026

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DOI News

Home Insurance Premiums Rose 12.7% During 2024 says Latest DOI Report

February 2, 2026

DOI Issues Consumer Advisory Regarding Roof-Related Insurance Notices

November 6, 2025

DOI Issues Q&A on Protected Accessory Dwelling Units

October 23, 2025

Insurance Regulators OK Steep Increases, Reject Two as Too Large

July 21, 2025

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CAR News

1st Look 2026: Market Share Report for MA Auto Insurance Marketplace

January 12, 2026 By AC Editor

1st Look 2026: Market Share Report for MA Commercial Auto Insurers

January 12, 2026 By AC Editor

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Insurance Fraud

Former MassMutual Federal Credit Union Loan Officer Sentenced in $1 Million HELOC Fraud

Loan Officer Manipulated Internal Systems to Inflate HELOC Limit and Slash Interest Rate Over Six Years

Multi-State Cargo-Theft Conspiracy Targets Crabmeat, Blueberries, and More in Massachusetts

Multi-State Cargo-Theft Conspiracy Targets Crabmeat, Blueberries, and More in Massachusetts

Worcester warehouse targeted

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Ratings & Results

Liberty Mutual Reports $6.8 Billion in 2025 Net Income as Combined Ratio Improves

AM Best Revises Outlook to Positive for Plymouth Rock Assurance Group

Q4 2025 Showed Very Soft Market Conditions, According to The Council’s P/C Market Survey

Berkshire Reports Lower 2025 Operating Earnings; Insurance Combined Ratio at 87.1%

CNA Financial Corporation Reports Record Core Income for 2025; AM Best Upgrades Financial Strength Rating

Safety Insurance Reports Improved Underwriting Results, $99.3 Million in 2025 Net Income

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New England Newswire

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New Hampshire Insurance Department Warns Drivers of Insurance Consequences Under New 100 MPH Reckless Driving Law

March 12, 2026 By AC Editor

New Hampshire Insurance Department Reports Lower Auto Premiums and Historic State Farm Dividend

March 11, 2026 By AC Editor

FM Expands Providence Footprint with Purchase of 10 Memorial Boulevard

February 20, 2026 By AC Editor

Davis & Towle Insurance Group Announces Partnership with The Insurance Source

Davis & Towle Insurance Group Announces Partnership with The Insurance Source

February 9, 2026 By AC Editor

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Economic & Legislative News in Massachusetts

Register Your Lawnmower? No, RMV Warns of Latest Scam

Register Your Lawnmower? No, RMV Warns of Latest Scam

March 13, 2026 By State House News Service

No, the state does not want you to register your lawnmower with the RMV

Gas Prices Massachusetts

Surge in Gas Prices May Renew Tax Relief Talk

March 9, 2026 By State House News Service

Average Gas Prices Up 40 Cents From Last Week

Governor Healey and Google Announce New Statewide Partnership to Provide Free AI Training to Residents

Governor Healey and Google Announce New Statewide Partnership to Provide Free AI Training to Residents

March 9, 2026 By AC Editor

Massachusetts residents now have a new free option to build AI skills and enhance their employment opportunities in many growing fields

New payment model eyed to lift primary care sector

March 6, 2026 By State House News Service

Major change could be rolled into Senate reform bill expected in April

At 200 Years Old, State Library Hopes to Expand Digital Offerings

At 200 Years Old, State Library Hopes to Expand Digital Offerings

March 4, 2026 By State House News Service

Many Residents Don’t Know the Library Also Serves the General Public

Focus on Fraud has AG Girding for Another Lawsuit

Focus on Fraud has AG Girding for Another Lawsuit

March 3, 2026 By State House News Service

Trump put Mass., other states on blast in State of the Union

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Career News

Openly Announces Independent Board of Directors Appointments

NAAIA Boston Announces 2026 Board of Directors

Plymouth Rock Assurance Appoints Elliott Seaborn as Chief Marketing Officer

Plymouth Rock Assurance Appoints Elliott Seaborn as Chief Marketing Officer 

Trucordia Appoints Roger Dunning as Head of East Platform

Trucordia Appoints Roger Dunning as Head of East Platform

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MA Division of Insurance Announcements

Interviews

From Nuptials, Tickets, and Taxes to Trusted Advisor: One Agency’s Unique Path to P&C Success

A Conversation with Evan Silverio, President & CEO of Silverio Insurance Group

Deland, Gibson Celebrates 125 Years: A Conversation with CEO Chip Gibson

The Fourth-Generation Family-Owned Agency is Based in Wellesley

Talking with Richard Welch: Growth and Innovation at Hospitality Mutual | Agency Checklists

Talking with Richard Welch: Growth and Innovation at Hospitality Mutual

Mr. Welch is CEO of Massachusetts-based Hospitality Insurance Group

Born and Bred in the Bay State: The Special Agent Story

Our Latest Agency Interview is with the Founder & President of Special Agent

A Conversation with Daniel C. Bridge – The 2023 Insurance Professional of the Year

Daniel Bridge is Board Chair, President, and CEO of Vermont Mutual Insurance Group

Making The Leap From Corporate to Entrepreneur: Nadeen Vella On Building NaVella Insurance From Scratch

Making The Leap From Corporate to Entrepreneur: Nadeen Vella On Building NaVella Insurance From Scratch

Our latest Agency Interview is with Nadeen Vella, the founder and owner of a virtual scratch independent agency.

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InsurOp-Eds

InsurOp-Ed: Time to Make Government Action Exclusions More Equitable?

By Bill Wilson

InSurOp-Ed: Am I Legally Liable?

InSurOp-Ed: Am I Legally Liable?

By Bill Wilson

Agency Checklists Massachusetts insurance event

InsurOp-Ed: How “Skills-Based Hiring” Could Transform The Insurance Industry

By AC Editor

Agency Checklists, MA Insurance News, Mass. Insurance News

InsurOp-Ed: Certificates of Insurance: What Limits to Show?

By AC Editor

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In Memoriam

In Memoriam: J. Joseph Doran, 1930-2026

In Memoriam: J. Joseph Doran, 1930-2026

In Memoriam: Ronald A. “Ray” Lucas, 1936-2026

In Memoriam: Rudolph W. Christian, 1947-2025

Company News

A.I.M. Mutual Partners with RISE to Develop Future Insurance Leaders

A.I.M. Mutual Partners with RISE to Develop Future Insurance Leaders

Cambridge-based Gain Life Rebrands as Crosstie

Cambridge-based Gain Life Rebrands as Crosstie

Progressive Insurance® Introduces Pet Insurance for Cats and Dogs

NAIC Says 2026 Strategic Priorities Will Focus Leadership, Modernization, and Resilience

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