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Contractor Indicted For Comp Fraud On Sub Misreps

July 4, 2026 by Owen Gallagher

Construction site with workers on a roof, a clipboard labeled 'Workers’ Compensation Insurance Fraud' stamped FRAUD, a judge's gavel, and a book of Massachusetts General Laws.

A Milford contractor was indicted on workers’ comp. insurance fraud charges on allegations that roofing work was misclassified to reduce insurance premiums.

Ward v. Liberty Mutual: A Lead-Generation Trap for Massachusetts Agencies

June 20, 2026 by Owen Gallagher

Insurance agency marketing leads flowing through multiple vendors before telemarketing outreach, illustrating TCPA risks discussed in Ward v. Liberty Mutual.

A federal court’s class certification ruling in Ward v. Liberty Mutual highlights how purchased leads, telemarketing vendors, AI voice tools and TCPA compliance can create major liability for insurance agencies.

Physician Sentenced to Nearly Five Years Following Insurance Fraud Conviction

June 20, 2026 by Owen Gallagher

A Brookline physician receives 58 months in prison and $1.85M restitution after conviction for healthcare fraud, money laundering, and tax evasion.

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

Infographic about Massachusetts leading the EV insurance premium gap, featuring a white electric car charging by a station and a large MA map background with cost panels nearby.

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

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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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Formal notice from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of Insurance about amending Wesco Insurance Company’s foreign license, dated July 27, 2026.
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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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 | 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-Eds

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InsurOp-Ed: Language vs. Logic

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What is the Best Insurance Sales Channel, Direct or Agent-Assisted?

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InsurOp-Ed: Circular Definitions

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InSurOp-Ed: Am I Legally Liable?

InSurOp-Ed: Am I Legally Liable?

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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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