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Vehicle Thefts Fall 21% Nationwide; Vermont, New Hampshire Among Biggest Declines

October 5, 2026 by AC Editor

Vehicle theft declines in Vermont and New Hampshire during the first half of 2026

Vehicle thefts fell 21% nationwide during the first half of 2026, according to the NICB. Vermont reported a 37% decline, while New Hampshire recorded a 35% decrease.

Nearly 500 Insurance Professionals Gather to Honor Ryan Towle as 2026 Insurance Professional of the Year

October 5, 2026 by AC Editor

Ryan Towle receiving the 2026 Insurance Professional of the Year Award at the InterContinental Boston

Nearly 500 insurance professionals gathered at the InterContinental Boston as Davis & Towle President Ryan Towle received the 2026 Insurance Professional of the Year Award.

Morris “Mo” Tooker to Succeed Christopher Swift as The Hartford CEO in 2027

October 1, 2026 by AC Editor

Morris “Mo” Tooker of The Hartford

The Hartford has named President A. Morris “Mo” Tooker its next CEO effective March 1, 2027. Christopher Swift will transition to executive chair as part of the insurer’s leadership succession plan.

World Insurance Grows Its Presence in Mass. With Hingham Agency Acquisition

September 28, 2026 by AC Editor

World Insurance acquisition in Massachusetts

World Insurance Associates has acquired American Insurance Agency of Hingham, expanding the national brokerage’s presence in Greater Boston. The transaction was effective June 1, 2026.

Insurify Blocks Meta’s Muse AI Agent From Accessing Insurance Quote Platform

September 28, 2026 by AC Editor

Meta Muse AI insurance shopping and quoting

Cambridge-based Insurify says automated AI agents should preserve coverage details, carrier attribution and consumer control when presenting auto and home insurance quotes.

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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

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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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MA Division of Insurance Announcements

In Memoriam

In Memoriam: Richard Sias, 1946-2026

In Memoriam: Stephen Joel Paris, 1938-2026

Jean E. Petersen worked more than 30 years at Kirby Insurance Agency in Whitman, Massachusetts.

In Memoriam: Jean E. Petersen, 1939-2026

InsurOp-Eds

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InsurOp-Ed: Time to Make Government Action Exclusions More Equitable?

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

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Preparing For The Next Pandemic – The Cyber One That Is

By AC Editor

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