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Market share data, earnings reports, industry rankings, and studies focusing on the Property and Casualty insurance industry.

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.

AI Risks Are Emerging Across Existing Insurance Policies, Willis Says

June 8, 2026 by Owen Gallagher

AI-driven insurance risk and silent AI coverage gaps affecting E&O, cyber, and liability policies

Willis report warns AI is driving losses under existing policies, creating “silent AI” exposure across E&O, cyber, EPLI, and liability lines.

Insurance Confuses Many Mass. Residents New Survey Says

June 1, 2026 by AC Editor

A MAIA survey found many Massachusetts residents are uncertain about flood insurance and homeowners coverage.

A new MAIA survey found many Massachusetts insurance consumers remain uncertain about flood coverage, homeowners insurance market changes, and other key policy provisions.

Best’s Special Report: Personal Auto and Homeowners Markets’ Stabilization Evident Despite a Decline in Approved Rate Changes

May 19, 2026 by AC Contributor

AM Best report showing moderation in auto and homeowners insurance rate increases in 2025

AM Best reports auto and homeowners rate increases moderated in 2025 as loss ratios improved and underwriting results stabilized across personal lines.

AM Best Downgrades Arrow Mutual Liability Insurance Company Ratings

May 18, 2026 by AC Editor

Arrow Mutual Liability Insurance Company rating downgrade illustration showing AM Best downgrade concept

AM Best downgraded Arrow Mutual Liability Insurance Company’s ratings, citing persistent underwriting losses and marginal operating performance.

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Liberty Mutual construction insurance leadership focusing on large infrastructure and commercial projects

Liberty Mutual Insurance Appoints Amy Gross General Manager, North American Construction

Maine Bureau of Insurance leadership transition as Superintendent Robert Carey announces retirement

Maine Bureau of Insurance Announces Retirement of Superintendent Robert Carey

Arbella Insurance has appointed Jon Swartz as vice president and chief actuary.

Arbella Appoints New Vice President, Chief Actuary

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Jeffrey C. Johnston Named NAIC Chief Executive Officer 

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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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Agent Op-Ed: Why I Decided To Attend This Year’s Big “I” Legislative Conference

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Why Insurance Doesn't Cover the COVID-19 Pandemic

InsurOp-Ed: What Does “Direct Physical Loss Of Or Damage To Property” Mean?

By Bill Wilson

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Mass. Agent Op-Ed: My Volunteer Hurricane Relief Work After Hurricane Harvey

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In Memoriam

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In Memoriam: Robert Pangione, 1935-2026

Mr. Haskell was a second-generation independent agent owner of the former Haskell Insurance Agency

In Memoriam: Patrick J. “P.J.” Haskell, 1966-2026

Mr. DeWolfe retired as Vice President of the Appleby & Wyman Insurance Agency

In Memoriam: Edward R. DeWolfe, 1940-2026

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