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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.

Big “I” Launches New TrustedChoice.com Agency Locator For Member Agencies

June 8, 2026 by Owen Gallagher

The Big “I” launches a new TrustedChoice.com locator, connecting online insurance shoppers with independent agents at no additional cost.

Latest CIAB Survey Says Soft Market Conditions Reigned in Q1-2026

June 8, 2026 by Owen Gallagher

Commercial P&C insurance premiums declining in 2026 reflecting softening market conditions

Commercial P&C premiums declined 1.2% in Q1 2026, the first drop across all account sizes since 2017, signaling a softening market.

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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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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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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: Certificates of Insurance: What Limits to Show?

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A Fond Farewell: Frank Mancini Addresses The Big Event Attendees At The Arbella Gourmet Luncheon

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How Agents Can Ensure Home Improvement Projects Are Reflected Properly Within Their Clients’ Homeowners Policies

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InsurOp-Ed: 3 Sources of Coverage Gaps That Lead to Claim Disputes

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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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