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Insurance Agency Mergers & Acquisitions in Massachusetts | Q1-2026

April 28, 2026 by AC Editor

New England insurance agency M&A activity Q1 2026

An update on Agency Checklists’ proprietary list of agency acquisition activity in New England for Q1-2026

TrustedChoice.com to Rebrand as Momentum Edge on June 1st

April 28, 2026 by AC Editor

TrustedChoice rebranding to Momentum Edge insurance platform

TrustedChoice.com will rebrand as Momentum Edge on June 1, expanding its technology platform for independent agents with data-driven matching and workflow tools.

OPTIS: Insurance Agency M&A Down 6% in Q1 2026, With Signs of Stabilization

April 27, 2026 by AC Editor

Insurance agency mergers and acquisitions activity 2026 OPTIS report

OPTIS reports 148 insurance agency M&A deals in Q1 2026, down 6%, with private equity buyers driving activity and signs the market may be stabilizing.

Liberty Mutual Retires Safeco Brand, Consolidates Personal Lines Under Single Name

April 27, 2026 by AC Editor

Liberty Mutual retires Safeco brand in independent agent channel

Transition Ends Safeco Branding While Preserving Agent and Policyholder Relationships

King Risk Partners Announces Addition of Michael Christian to Its Board of Directors

April 27, 2026 by AC Editor

Risk Strategies founder Michael Christian

Mr. Christian was the Insurance Library’s Insurance Professional of the Year in 2025

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Career News

Risk Strategies founder Michael Christian

King Risk Partners Announces Addition of Michael Christian to Its Board of Directors

AIG leadership transition Eric Andersen CEO

AIG Completes Its Planned CEO Transition Plan

Andrew Drayer Joins Patriot Growth Insurance Services as Northeast Regional President

Josh Hershman confirmed as Connecticut Insurance Commissioner

Senate Confirms Josh Hershman as Insurance Commissioner

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MA Division of Insurance Announcement

Official Massachusetts Division of Insurance notice dated April 16, 2026 about CorePointe Insurance Company's application to amend a foreign life, accident, and health license; includes company address.

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

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: InsurTech Conferences – Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil, See No Evil

By Bill Wilson

InSurOp-Ed: One of the Most Often Misinterpreted Liability Exclusions

By Bill Suneson

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Insur OpEd: Four Ways To Improve Your Agency’s Digital Image In No Time At All

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How do You Create Customer Loyalty? Why Do Consumers Stay with a Particular Agent or Carrier for Years?

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In Memoriam: David H. Knight, 1936-2026

In Memoriam: David H. Knight, 1936-2026

In Memoriam: Saul F. Feingold, 1932-2026

In Memoriam: Saul F. Feingold, 1932-2026

In Memoriam: Thomas A. Lawson, 1956-2026

In Memoriam: Thomas A. Lawson, 1956-2026

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