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SIAA Acquires Canopy Specialty Insurance, Expanding Specialty Underwriting Capabilities

October 6, 2026 by AC Editor

SIAA acquisition of specialty MGA Canopy Specialty Insurance

SIAA has acquired Canopy Specialty Insurance, a U.S.-U.K. specialty commercial P&C managing general agent, adding underwriting and product development capabilities to its distribution platform.

MountainOne Insurance Becomes 15th Massachusetts Agency With MAIA Five Star Designation

October 6, 2026 by AC Editor

MountainOne Insurance earns MAIA Five Star Agency Designation

MountainOne Insurance has earned the Massachusetts Association of Insurance Agents’ Five Star Agency Designation, becoming the 15th agency in the state to hold the recognition.

The Winners Of The MAIW’s Essex/Middlesex Chapter 2026 Estelle Jeter Scholarship

July 6, 2026 by AC Editor

The winner of the MAIW/Essex Chapter Scholarship for 2026

This is the 88th year of operation for the Massachusetts Association of Insurance Women.

Arbella Insurance Foundation Raises Over $214,000 for Hunger Relief Programs Across New England

June 8, 2026 by Owen Gallagher

Arbella Insurance Foundation hunger relief campaign supporting food pantries across New England

Arbella Insurance Foundation raises $214K for hunger relief, supporting 120 food programs across New England amid rising food insecurity.

MassMutual turns 175, Marking Generations of Delivering on its Commitments

May 19, 2026 by AC Editor

MassMutual marks its 175th anniversary, highlighting policyholder focus, $1T in coverage, and a legacy of dividends and community support.

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Career News

Lou Garcia, president and CEO of InsurBanc

Lou Garcia joins InsurBanc as President and CEO

Jared Stuckey, vice president of customer service and underwriting at Plymouth Rock Home Assurance

Plymouth Rock Home Assurance Names Jared Stuckey VP of Customer Service and Underwriting 

Morris “Mo” Tooker of The Hartford

Morris “Mo” Tooker to Succeed Christopher Swift as The Hartford CEO in 2027

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Interviews

From Nuptials, Tickets, and Taxes to Trusted Advisor: One Agency’s Unique Path to P&C Success

A Conversation with Evan Silverio, President & CEO of Silverio Insurance Group

Deland, Gibson Celebrates 125 Years: A Conversation with CEO Chip Gibson

The Fourth-Generation Family-Owned Agency is Based in Wellesley

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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In Memoriam

In Memoriam: Stephen Joel Paris, 1938-2026

Jean E. Petersen worked more than 30 years at Kirby Insurance Agency in Whitman, Massachusetts.

In Memoriam: Jean E. Petersen, 1939-2026

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

MA Division of Insurance Announcements

InsurOp-Eds

InSurOp-Ed: Another Cautionary Tale of Underinsurance

InSurOp-Ed: Another Cautionary Tale of Underinsurance

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Insur OpEd: Four Ways To Improve Your Agency’s Digital Image In No Time At All

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InsurOp-Ed: Reverse Engineering – Making Lemons from Lemonade?

By Bill Wilson

InSurOp-Ed: On This Day 30 Years Ago: What I've Learned

InSurOp-Ed: On This Day 30 Years Ago: What I’ve Learned

By Matt Masiello

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