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Kelley O’Connor: Plymouth Rock’s New MA State Sales Manager

June 15, 2026 by Owen Gallagher

Kelley O'Cooner: Plymouth Rock's new state sales manager for Massachusetts

Plymouth Rock appoints Kelley O’Connor as Massachusetts State Sales Manager to strengthen independent agent relationships and drive growth.

EV Insurance Premium Gap Highest In Country, Insurify Finds

June 15, 2026 by Owen Gallagher

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Massachusetts drivers pay the highest EV insurance premiums, 54% above gas vehicles, driven by repair costs, labor rates, and market factors.

Appeals Court Redefines “Contractual Relationship” Under Public Bond Statute

June 15, 2026 by Owen Gallagher

Massachusetts Appeals Court decision expanding third party beneficiary rights under Section 29 payment bond law

Mass. Appeals Court rules third-party beneficiary rights create a “contractual relationship,” avoiding Section 29’s 65-day bond notice requirement.

Taunton Insurance Leader Michael R. Quinn Dies at 70

June 14, 2026 by Owen Gallagher

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

Michael R. Quinn, longtime leader of Allan M. Walker Insurance in Taunton, dies at 70 after leading the agency through its 2022 sale.

Verisk: Hail Volatility And Aging Roofs Drive Higher Residential Roof Loss Severity

June 9, 2026 by Owen Gallagher

Roof replacement costs rose 33% in 2025, as wind and hail drive higher severity despite lower claims volume, according to Verisk.

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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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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

Passing of the Torch: Becoming Arbella’s Next CEO

Passing of the Torch: Becoming Arbella’s Next CEO

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

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MassAgent Op-Ed: Our Experience as Speakers at #Agent2021

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Independent Agents – Positioning For A New Reality

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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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