A Verisk study finds AI-driven insurance fraud is increasing, with more consumers willing to manipulate claims and insurers struggling to detect altered documents and deepfakes.
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Totalis Acquires ShoreOne To Its Coastal Homeowners Program
Totalis Program Underwriters has acquired ShoreOne Insurance Managers, with the coastal insurer continuing as an independent unit focused on integrated homeowners and flood coverage.
New Headlights A Headache for a Majority of Drivers
A new AAA survey finds 60% of drivers struggle with LED headlight glare at night, with many saying the problem has worsened as vehicle lighting technology evolves.”
A Statistical Illusion: Is Mass. Auto Insurance As Expensive As It Appears In The NAIC’s Report
The “Bundling” Mirage: Why Massachusetts Liability Data is Unique
Is Choice-of-Law Illegal in Surplus Lines Policies
A Massachusetts insured recently lost its unfair-claims counts over a choice-of-law clause -That may not be the end of the story, however.
Insurify Projects Home Insurance Premiums to Reach $3,057 in 2026
Since 2021, home insurance rates have soared 46%, nearly three times the rate of inflation
Homeowner’Claims Satisfaction Improves Amid Shorter Repair Cycles
One in Five Customers Surveyed Indicated Their Claims Experience was “Not Great’ However
Insurance Coverage Cases
An Undefined Word Costs Federal Insurance Its Coverage Denial
A case determined entirely by what the word “exhausted” means in an excess liability policy.
New York Law Clause Knocks Out Insured’s Right To Sue For Unfair Claim Practices
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
Latest Agency Sales
Cushman Insurance Group Acquires New Bedford’s Bergeron Agency
Insurance Agency Mergers & Acquisitions in Massachusetts | Q4-2025
MountainOne Insurance Acquires Amy R. Morey Insurance Agency, Expands into Greenfield
Hanscom Closes Peoples Bank Deal, Brings Fleetwood Insurance Group into the Credit Union
Insurance Fraud
Verisk AI Study Finds Many Would Alter Image For Insurance Claim
A Verisk study finds AI-driven insurance fraud is increasing, with more consumers willing to manipulate claims and insurers struggling to detect altered documents and deepfakes.
Providence Man Pleads Guilty to Filing False Tax Returns Linked to Catalytic Converter Theft Scheme
Theft activity spanned Rhode Island and Massachusetts
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
New England Newswire
Maine Bureau of Insurance Issues Guidance on Excluded Drivers in Auto Policies
Rhode Island’s Amica Celebrates 2025 Philanthropic Impact
NHID Warns Drivers of Insurance Consequences Under New 100 MPH Reckless Driving Law
New Hampshire Insurance Department Reports Lower Auto Premiums and Historic State Farm Dividend
Economic & Legislative News in Massachusetts
Expert: Tax Cut Impacts Hinge Greatly on Economic Strength
Massachusetts lawmakers debated a proposed income tax cut and revenue cap, with experts warning of $5.4 billion in lost revenue and uncertain impact on competitiveness.
Agritourism, Local Food Access at Center of MA Senate Farm Bill
The Senate budget committee is seeking to define and support the “agritourism” sector in a new farm bill that will get a full Senate vote on Wednesday, April 1.
Early College Expansion Begins to Take Shape in Mass.
Gov. Maura Healey set a goal in January to grow early college enrollment tenfold, from about 10,000 students today to 100,000 by 2036.
“Frustrated by the Extremes,” Lawmaker Urges Rent Control Talks
Senator urges backers and opponents to “find a way to do some of both”
Healey Backs Hunting Expansion, Including on Sundays
Massachusetts is one of two states with an outright ban on Sunday hunting
Lawmakers Skeptical About Rolling Back Recreational Marijuana Law
Opponent of 2016 voter law says cannabis is now ‘everywhere’
Company Newswire
Rhode Island’s Amica Celebrates 2025 Philanthropic Impact
Rhode Island Auto Insurer Highlights Nearly $6.5M in Support for Mission-Driven Nonprofits
Arbella Insurance Foundation Announces Total 2025 Donations and Organizations Supported Across New England
Arbella Insurance Foundation Donated $2.4 million to Support Local Nonprofits
Union Mutual Commits $50,000 to Montpelier Performing Arts Hub
Donation to Help Unlocking Major Foundation Gift and Advancing Historic Gary Library Acquisition
Simply Business Wins “SMB InsurTech Solution of the Year” in FinTech Breakthrough Awards
Proprietary Solution Built on Anthropic’s Claude Sonnet 4.5
