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Articles about the history of the Massachusetts insurance industry.

Two National Insurers Announce Juneteenth As An Official Company-Wide Paid Holiday

June 19, 2020 by Agency Checklists

June 19, 2020, marks the 155th commemoration of Juneteenth.

Fundación MAPFRE – The Heart & Soul Of This Massachusetts-based Insurer

March 19, 2019 by AC Editor

Agency Checklists insurance news about MAPFRE's Foundation

A special section on MAPFRE – It’s non-profit arm is also its largest shareholder.

100th Anniversary: Remembering Boston’s Great Molasses Flood In Pictures

January 29, 2019 by AC Editor

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January 15, 2019 marked the 100th anniversary of the Great Molasses Flood in Boston’s North End.

Happy Anniversary: The First Auto Insurance Policy Was Sold Over 120 Years Ago This Week To A Massachusetts Man

October 17, 2017 by AC Editor

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Contrary to popular reports, the first auto insurance policy was neither sold in Ohio nor New York, but right here in Massachusetts. Read on to learn more…

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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

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.

A North Shore Success Story: The $40 Million And Growing Duffy Family of Insurance Agencies

Our latest Agency Interview with Duffy Insurance’s Marc Duffy

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InsurOp-Eds

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A Feast Without the Fiasco: Tips to Help Policyholders Host Safely This Thanksgiving

By AC Editor

Passing of the Torch: Becoming Arbella’s Next CEO

Passing of the Torch: Becoming Arbella’s Next CEO

By Paul Brady

Uninsurable Risk? Maybe Parametric Insurance Is The Answer

By Owen Gallagher

InsurOpEd: Starting A New Chapter in My Life

By Tara Philbin

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Career News

Liberty Mutual Insurance Names Nageeb Sumar President of Liberty Mutual Foundation

Insurity Appoints Jatin Atre as President to Accelerate AI-Powered Growth

Insurity Appoints Jatin Atre as President to Accelerate AI-Powered Growth

Patriot Growth Insurance Services Appoints Tom Rogers as Chief Sales Officer

Simply Business Appoints Jeff Wright Vice President, Head of Insurance Product

Simply Business Appoints Jeff Wright Vice President, Head of Insurance Product

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In Memoriam

In Memoriam: Rudolph W. Christian, 1947-2025

In Memoriam: Bradford Lowe, 1939-2025

In Memoriam: Brian Clifford McGrath

Company News

Gen X Underestimated Retirement. Now, They’re Not Sure They Can Catch Up

PURE Insurance Highlights Teen Driving Risks with New Claims and Parent Insights

Norfolk & Dedham Celebrates 200 Years with Historic Charitable Giving and Community Impact

Norfolk & Dedham Celebrates 200 Years with Historic Charitable Giving and Community Impact

Plymouth Rock Assurance Brings Humor and Humanity to Insurance with New “Keep Calm and Rock On” Brand Campaign 

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