An InsurOp-Ed from Paul Brady, Who Takes Over as Arbella’s New CEO June 1, 2025
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Traffic Fatalities Down Nationally for the First Time Since 2020
However, Data Shows A 4.2% Rise in Teen Fatalities
Subro Win: City’s Discretion Defense Under Tort Claim Act
Citation Insurance Company, As Subrogee Sued Chicopee After a City-Owned Tree Fell and Damaged Its Insured’s Home
Dorchester Workers’ Union Recovers $5.3 Million Stolen in Email Scam
Spoofed Email Impersonated Union’s Investment Manager
U.S. Homeowners Face Rising Insurance Premiums Amid Climate and Economic Pressures
New Insurify Report Predicts 8% Rise in Rates With Average Homeowner Spending $261 More On Home Insurance in 2025
Business Outlook Turn Pessimistic in AIM’s March Survey
AIM’s Business Confidence Index (BCI) Lost 4.4 points to End the Month at 46.0
Liberty Mutual Insurance Elects Timothy M. Sweeney Chairman
Former Chairman and Director David H. Long to Retire
DOI Warns Insurance Producers About New Phishing Scam
Warns Current Attack is Targeting Insurance Producers
Latest Agency Sales
Sterling Insurance Buys Boston Agency Soo Hoo Insurance
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Acquires Agilis Partners LLC
Insurance Services of New England Connects with Eight New Agencies in Connecticut
Duffy’s Good Fortune Continues With Addition of Beverly’s Fortunato Insurance Agency To Its Family of Agencies
Massachusetts Law Updates
Subro Win: City’s Discretion Defense Under Tort Claim Act
Citation Insurance Company, As Subrogee Sued Chicopee After a City-Owned Tree Fell and Damaged Its Insured’s Home
Follow-Form Fail: How an Ambiguous Clause Cost One Insurer
Massachusetts Appeals Court Rules on Ambiguous Follow-Form Provision in an Excess Policy
E&O Suit Dismissed: No Specific Promise-No Special Relationship
Case Involving a Boston Biotech Executive Whose Yacht Sank Another Boat in Greece
When “You” Means Your Spouse: Appeals Court Reverses Insureds’ Win
Sometimes the Meaning of the Simplest Word Can Determine Liability for Substantial Damages
Interviews
Proactive Tactics: How To Help Your Insureds Be Happy Amidst Rising Rates
Talking with Richard Welch: Growth and Innovation at Hospitality Mutual
A Conversation with Daniel C. Bridge – The 2023 Insurance Professional of the Year
Making The Leap From Corporate to Entrepreneur: Nadeen Vella On Building NaVella Insurance From Scratch
Ratings & Results
Liberty Mutual Posts Strong Q4 Doubling Profits From Prior Year
Underwriting Discipline Pays Off for Insurer
AM Best Downgrades Credit Ratings of Vermont Mutual Insurance Company and Its Subsidiaries
The Revised Rating Was Announced on March 4th
Progressive Reports Strong Start to 2025 with 18% Growth in Net Premiums Written
Progressive Issues Results on a Monthly Versus Quarterly Basis
Safety Surpasses $1Billion in Direct Premiums For First Time
Achieves Major Milestone in 2024
Economic & Legislative News in Massachusetts
DPU, Utilities Add Voice to National Dig Safe Campaign
April is Safe Digging Month
Business Outlook Turn Pessimistic in AIM’s March Survey
AIM’s Business Confidence Index (BCI) Lost 4.4 points to End the Month at 46.0
State Templates May Influence Mass. Data Privacy Policy
Committee co-chair says Congress should act “but we know they will not”
Healey Budget Would Force Trial Court Hiring Freeze
Top judge says judicial vacancies are leading to greater delays, burnout
Federal Headwinds Force State to Chart New Climate Course
Forthcoming Healey bill will aim to reduce emissions and energy usage
Unemployment up slightly again, to 4.3%
Continues to ‘Creep Upward’ at a Slow and Steady Pace in 2025
