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Travelers Introduces Proprietary AI Model Tailored to Its Property-Casualty Business

July 20, 2026 by AC Editor

Hands typing on a laptop as a blue AI hologram and interconnected icons float above the keyboard.

Travelers introduced TravelersLLM, a proprietary AI model trained on millions of company documents to improve underwriting, research, and enterprise productivity.

Salem Five Insurance Services Expands Leadership Team with Addition of Gregory Grintchenko

July 20, 2026 by AC Editor

Salem Five Insurance Services appointed Gregory Grintchenko as senior vice president of insurance sales to support the agency's continued growth strategy.

Salem Five Insurance Services named Gregory Grintchenko senior vice president of insurance sales as the agency continues investing in growth and leadership.

Ivans: Commercial Renewal Rate Increases Moderated in Q2-2026

July 20, 2026 by AC Editor

The Ivans Index reported that commercial insurance renewal rate increases moderated across most major commercial lines during the second quarter of 2026.

The Q2 2026 Ivans Index found commercial insurance renewal rate increases moderated across most major lines, while Workers’ Compensation remained negative.

AM Best Revises Safety Insurance Outlook to Negative, Affirms Ratings

July 20, 2026 by AC Editor

AM Best revised its outlook for Safety Insurance Group to negative while affirming the company's financial strength and issuer credit ratings.

AM Best revised its outlook on Safety Insurance Group to negative while affirming the insurer’s financial strength and issuer credit ratings.

Massachusetts Opens 2026 Low Number License Plate Lottery With 237 Plates Available

July 13, 2026 by AC Editor

Massachusetts low number passenger license plates available through the 2026 RMV lottery

Massachusetts drivers can apply for the RMV’s 2026 Low Number License Plate Lottery through Aug. 14. The lottery will award 237 coveted passenger plates.

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Salem Five Insurance Services appointed Gregory Grintchenko as senior vice president of insurance sales to support the agency's continued growth strategy.

Salem Five Insurance Services Expands Leadership Team with Addition of Gregory Grintchenko

Gavin McPhail, Vice President and Chief Data Officer at Plymouth Rock Assurance.

Plymouth Rock Assurance Strengthens Leadership Team with Three Strategic Appointments 

G. Quinn Landers appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Claims Officer at The Andover Companies

The Andover Companies Appoints G. Quinn Landers Senior Vice President and Chief Claims Officer

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Framed formal notice from Massachusetts Division of Insurance about amending a foreign license for AXA XL Insurance Company Americas, dated July 23, 2026.
Official Massachusetts Division of Insurance notice from Safeco Insurance of America about an amended Foreign Company License to transact Property & Casualty insurance; dated July 20, 2026.
Official certification: Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Division of Insurance, license amendment for First National Insurance Company of America, 225 Borthwick Ave, Portsmouth, NH, dated July 20, 2026.

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

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InsurOp-Ed: The Scooter Craze and Insurance

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

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In Memoriam

Gordon Elliott Taylor, longtime owner of the Blackmer Insurance Agency in Shelburne, Massachusetts, who served the local insurance community for decades.

In Memoriam: Gordon Elliott Taylor

William R Berkley founder of W R Berkley Corporation and leader in commercial insurance industry

W. R. Berkley Corporation Announces the Passing of Its Founder and Executive Chairman, William R. Berkley

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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