• Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Contact Us
  • Post A Job
  • Sponsor an Email

Agency Checklists

Massachusetts Insurance News & Job Opportunities

  • AC Interviews
  • Agency M&A
  • Career News
  • CAR News
  • DOI News
  • Coverage Cases
  • Innovation
  • InsurOp-Eds
  • AC Podcast

Main Content

Latest News

Report: Health Insurers Denied One in Five Claims in 2024

February 6, 2026

HPC chief says data points to need for simplification to root out inefficiencies

Industry Seeks Massachusetts Foothold for Driverless Cars

February 6, 2026

Former Cabinet chief Ash urges state to ‘stay relevant in opportunities’

Lawmakers See Role for Cameras in Road Safety Enforcement

Lawmakers See Role for Cameras in Road Safety Enforcement

February 4, 2026

Committees keep hold on camera bills here while 22 states have passed laws

Physician Acting Pro Se Found Guilty On Insurance Fraud Indictments

February 2, 2026

Massachusetts physician represented himself at trial after co-defendant’s case severed, billed for

Insurance Brokerage Abruptly Closes Amid Allegations of Converted Premiums

New Bedford Couple Expected to Plead Guilty To Premium Theft

February 2, 2026

Attorneys Targeted in Malpractice Premium Scheme

W. R. Berkley Corporation Posts Record Underwriting Income and Higher Investment Income in 2025

February 2, 2026

Quarterly Pre-Tax Underwriting Income Grew 14.9% to a Record

The Hartford Posts $1.1 Billion Profit in Fourth Quarter, Capping $3.8 Billion Year

February 2, 2026

Christopher Swift Described the Year as “Outstanding”

Insurance Coverage Cases

Appeals Court: No Coverage For $300,000 ‘Household Member’ Award

January 26, 2026

Grandson’s Economic Dependency on Grandma is not a “Trump Card” For Household Determination

Agency Checklists, Mass. Insurance News

No PIP Coverage in “Near Miss” Pedestrian Claim

January 12, 2026

Appellate Court Decision Argues a “Near Miss” Causing Injury Should Trigger No-Fault Benefits, Same as a Direct Collision Would

View All

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

View All

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

View All

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

View All

Insurance Fraud

Physician Acting Pro Se Found Guilty On Insurance Fraud Indictments

Massachusetts physician represented himself at trial after co-defendant’s case severed, billed for

Insurance Brokerage Abruptly Closes Amid Allegations of Converted Premiums

New Bedford Couple Expected to Plead Guilty To Premium Theft

Attorneys Targeted in Malpractice Premium Scheme

View All

Ratings & Results

W. R. Berkley Corporation Posts Record Underwriting Income and Higher Investment Income in 2025

The Hartford Posts $1.1 Billion Profit in Fourth Quarter, Capping $3.8 Billion Year

Best’s Special Report: Surplus Lines Market Premium Moderates Through First Nine Months of 2025

The Hanover Posts A Record 3rd Quarter Based On Good Weather And Pricing

View All

New England Newswire

New Hampshire Insurance Department Announces $185.62 Million in General Fund Contributions

February 2, 2026 By AC Editor

First in the Nation: New Hampshire Insurance Department Marks 175 Years of National Leadership

January 26, 2026 By AC Editor

Rhode Island’s Starkweather & Shepley Welcomes DiMatteo Insurance Brokers, LLC

January 12, 2026 By AC Editor

Irish National Pleads Guilty in Rhode Island Federal Court in Home-Repair Fraud

January 3, 2026 By AC Editor

View All

Economic & Legislative News in Massachusetts

Report: Health Insurers Denied One in Five Claims in 2024

February 6, 2026 By State House News Service

HPC chief says data points to need for simplification to root out inefficiencies

Lawmakers See Role for Cameras in Road Safety Enforcement

Lawmakers See Role for Cameras in Road Safety Enforcement

February 4, 2026 By State House News Service

Committees keep hold on camera bills here while 22 states have passed laws

Rent Control Debate Intensifies with Opposition Campaign Launch

February 3, 2026 By AC Editor

Revere Councilor Silvestri says rent control would have stopped city development

Layoff notices fueling competitiveness, political debates

Layoff notices fueling competitiveness, political debates

February 3, 2026 By State House News Service

Zipcar, Panera and Thermo Fisher file layoff notices in one-week period

Agency Checklists, MA Insurance News, Mass. Insurance News, Commauto.com

State Reports More Open Meeting Law Complaints, and Violations

February 2, 2026 By State House News Service

AG’s Office Received 395 Open Meeting Law Complaints Last Year

Fossil Fuel Fallback Helping to Keep New England’s Lights, Heat On

January 26, 2026 By AC Editor

Feds grant grid operator emergency order to tap ‘maximum output’ of sources during cold week ahead

View All

Primary Sidebar

Job Board

  • DEDHAM: Sr. Casualty Claims Adjuster (N&D)
  • DEDHAM: Auto Claims Adjuster (N&D)
  • WESTFIELD: Manager, Personal Lines – Greylock Insurance Agency
  • PITTSFIELD: Personal Lines Account Manager II – Greylock Insurance Agency
  • PITTSFIELD: Commercial Customer Service Coordinator – Greylock Insurance Agency

Career News

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

Hospitality Insurance Group Announces Retirement of President & CEO Richard Welch

Liberty Mutual Insurance Names Nageeb Sumar President of Liberty Mutual Foundation

Insurity Appoints Jatin Atre as President to Accelerate AI-Powered Growth

Insurity Appoints Jatin Atre as President to Accelerate AI-Powered Growth

Patriot Growth Insurance Services Appoints Tom Rogers as Chief Sales Officer

View All

Sponsor

Listen Now

DOI 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

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.

A North Shore Success Story: The $40 Million And Growing Duffy Family of Insurance Agencies

Our latest Agency Interview with Duffy Insurance’s Marc Duffy

View All

InsurOp-Eds

Bindable President Jean Marie Lovett

Bouncing Back: Working to Recover and Rebuild Following COVID-19

By Jean-Marie Lovett

Agency Checklists, MA Insurance News, Mass. Insurance News

Independent Agents – Positioning For A New Reality

By AC Editor

InSurOp-Ed: Auto Insurance and Resident Adult Children

By Bill Wilson

InSurOp-Ed: In Claim Disputes, Disregard Case Law At Your Own Risk

InSurOp-Ed: In Claim Disputes, Disregard Case Law At Your Own Risk

By Bill Wilson

View All

In Memoriam

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

In Memoriam: Rudolph W. Christian, 1947-2025

In Memoriam: Bradford Lowe, 1939-2025

Company News

SIAA Fuels Next Wave of Growth Through New Strategic Partnership with Progressive

SIAA Fuels Next Wave of Growth Through New Strategic Partnership with Progressive

Ironpeak Continues to Reach New Heights

Ironpeak Continues to Reach New Heights

Gen X Underestimated Retirement. Now, They’re Not Sure They Can Catch Up

PURE Insurance Highlights Teen Driving Risks with New Claims and Parent Insights

View All

Footer

Contact us

We offer a variety of ways to get help promote your company or product.

Announcements
Email Sponsorships
Partnerships
Custom Collaborations

*Affiliate Disclosure

Please note that any of Agency Checklists’ articles might contain one or more affiliate links. This means that any subsequent purchase resulting from these links may result in a commission for us, but at no additional cost to you. For example, as an Amazon Associate, Agency Checklists earns a commission from all qualifying purchases. By working with affiliates we can continue to keep Agency Checklists subscription free. Thank you for your support.

Explore Our Archives

Copyright © 2026 · Agency Checklists · All rights reserved.