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Poll: Voters Want Guardrails on Large AI Companies

July 20, 2026 by State House News Service

Massachusetts lawmakers are considering AI safety legislation as a new poll finds broad public support for regulating large artificial intelligence developers.

A new MassINC poll found strong voter support for Massachusetts AI safety regulations as the Senate considers legislation governing frontier AI developers.

Healey Touts the ‘Vibe,’ Wants Later Bar Hours to Stick Around

July 20, 2026 by State House News Service

Governor Maura Healey supports extending later bar hours in Massachusetts beyond the summer pilot program, citing economic benefits from tourism and major events.

Governor Maura Healey wants Massachusetts to continue later bar hours beyond the summer pilot, citing economic benefits from the World Cup and other major events.

World Cup Lifts Economy, but Lower-Income Households Stressed

July 20, 2026 by State House News Service

The Federal Reserve's Beige Book reports that World Cup tourism boosted consumer spending across New England while economic pressures persisted for lower-income households.

The Federal Reserve’s Beige Book says the World Cup boosted tourism and consumer spending across New England, while lower-income households continued to face economic pressures.

Unemployment Ticks Down Amidst June Job Gains

July 20, 2026 by State House News Service

Massachusetts employers added 8,400 jobs in June while the state's unemployment rate declined to 4.4 percent, according to state labor officials.

Massachusetts’ unemployment rate fell to 4.4% in June as employers added 8,400 jobs, led by gains in health care, construction and professional services.

New “Blue Star” License Plate Coming for Families of Fallen Officers

July 20, 2026 by State House News Service

Woman in a blue blazer hands a ceremonial award to a man in a brown jacket at a formal ceremony, with a seal-emblazoned podium nearby.

Massachusetts will offer a Blue Star Families license plate honoring the families of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.

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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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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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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-Ed: When Policy Forms Don’t Do What You Think They Do

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InsurOp-Ed: From 2.0 to 3

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InSurOp-Ed: One of the Most Often Misinterpreted Liability Exclusions

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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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