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Chubb Q2 Net Profit Down 3.8% as Combined Ratio Improves

July 27, 2026 by Owen Gallagher

Chubb reported strong second-quarter 2026 earnings while reducing underpriced property business and warning that casualty pricing continues to lag rising loss costs.

Chubb reported strong Q2 2026 earnings while reducing underpriced property business and warning casualty pricing is failing to keep pace with rising loss costs.

The Hartford Reports Strong Q2 Results as Business Insurance Drives Growth, Personal Lines Profitability Improves

July 27, 2026 by Owen Gallagher

The Hartford reported strong second-quarter 2026 earnings driven by Business Insurance growth, improved Personal Insurance underwriting, and a new $4.2 billion stock repurchase authorization.

The Hartford’s strong Q2-2026 earnings were driven by growth in Business Insurance and improved Personal Insurance underwriting.

Agency Owners Get Prison For Stealing $962,000 In Premiums

July 27, 2026 by Owen Gallagher

Former BL Insurance Brokerage owners Brendan and Lisa Lawler were sentenced in federal court after pleading guilty to participating in a premium diversion scheme.

Former BL Insurance Brokerage owners Brendan and Lisa Lawler were sentenced to federal prison in a $962,000 premium diversion scheme.

Former Massachusetts Insurance Agent Indicted on Attempted Murder Charge

July 20, 2026 by Owen Gallagher

Former Massachusetts insurance agent Phyllis Palazzola was indicted on attempted murder and related felony charges following an earlier insurance fraud conviction.

A former Massachusetts insurance agent was indicted on attempted murder and related charges after previously pleading guilty to insurance fraud.

Dismissed—For Now: USI Has 21 Days To Allege Concrete Facts in Producer Poaching Dispute

July 20, 2026 by Owen Gallagher

The Massachusetts Business Litigation Session dismissed tort claims against Alera in a dispute over the hiring of a commercial insurance producer while allowing USI to amend its complaint.

A Mass. BLS judge dismissed USI’s tort claims against Alera, finding the complaint lacked sufficient factual allegations.

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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.

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Talking with Richard Welch: Growth and Innovation at Hospitality Mutual

Mr. Welch is CEO of Massachusetts-based Hospitality Insurance Group

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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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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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