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Massachusetts Looks for ‘Happy Medium’ on Swipe Fee Reforms

June 15, 2026 by Colin Young, SHNS

Credit card payment processing and swipe fees affecting small businesses in Massachusetts

Massachusetts lawmakers push retailers, banks, and card networks to find solutions on rising swipe fees as state-level reform efforts intensify.

High holiday: Cannabis buyers took advantage of higher purchase limit

June 1, 2026 by Colin Young, SHNS

Massachusetts cannabis news

Massachusetts cannabis consumers quickly embraced the state’s new two-ounce purchase limit, helping marijuana businesses generate $7.32 million in sales on April 20 while regulators launched a newly restructured Cannabis Control Commission.

Tax Cut Impacts Could Flow to Charitable Giving, Small Businesses

May 4, 2026 by Colin Young, SHNS

Massachusetts economic and legislative news

Massachusetts tax cut ballot could eliminate charitable deduction and raise S corp taxes, Healey administration says.

Accord Gives Governor Control of Downsized Cannabis Commission

April 13, 2026 by Colin Young, SHNS

Massachusetts news about the Cannabis Control Commission (CCC)

Bill doubles legal marijuana possession limit to two ounces

Internship Program Targets Tech Grads, Startup Founders

April 7, 2026 by Colin Young, SHNS

Massachusetts TechGeneration program aims to retain tech graduates through internships and housing support”

Governor looking for ways to retain more of the students moving through local colleges and universities

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Liberty Mutual construction insurance leadership focusing on large infrastructure and commercial projects

Liberty Mutual Insurance Appoints Amy Gross General Manager, North American Construction

Maine Bureau of Insurance leadership transition as Superintendent Robert Carey announces retirement

Maine Bureau of Insurance Announces Retirement of Superintendent Robert Carey

Arbella Insurance has appointed Jon Swartz as vice president and chief actuary.

Arbella Appoints New Vice President, Chief Actuary

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Jeffrey C. Johnston Named NAIC Chief Executive Officer 

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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: Horrible Policy Forms and Endorsements To Avoid or Be Wary Of

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InsurOp-Ed: The Talent Shortage

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Mass. Agent Op-Ed: My Volunteer Hurricane Relief Work After Hurricane Harvey

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A Feast Without the Fiasco: Tips to Help Policyholders Host Safely This Thanksgiving

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In Memoriam

Michael R Quinn longtime leader of Allan M Walker Insurance Agency in Taunton Massachusetts

Taunton Insurance Leader Michael R. Quinn Dies at 70

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In Memoriam: Robert Pangione, 1935-2026

Mr. Haskell was a second-generation independent agent owner of the former Haskell Insurance Agency

In Memoriam: Patrick J. “P.J.” Haskell, 1966-2026

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