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Lightning Losses Topped $1.65 Billion in 2025

June 20, 2026 by AC Editor

Lightning storm causing damage to residential homes highlighting rising insurance claim severity

Lightning losses rose 59% in 2025 as claim severity surged, driven by rising repair costs, inflation, and increased home technology exposure.

A ‘Seamless Experience’ Is What Customers Are Looking For

June 20, 2026 by AC Editor

Independent insurance agent assisting an auto insurance customer while digital service channels appear in the background, illustrating findings from the JD Power 2026 Auto Insurance Study.

JD Power’s 2026 Auto Insurance Study found agents resolved 91% of cross-channel customer issues, outperforming websites and apps as customer experience becomes the top driver of satisfaction.

Pet Insurance Market Continues Double-Digit Growth in 2025

June 15, 2026 by AC Editor

Pet insurance news

Pet insurance premiums hit $5.47B in 2025 with double-digit growth, low penetration, and rising liability risks for insurers and agents.

Risky Business: Economic Uncertainty Remains a Defining Feature of 2026

June 15, 2026 by AC Editor

Business owners concerned about insurance coverage gaps amid cyber, AI, and weather risks

Gallagher survey finds 94% of business owners fear insurance gaps as cyber, AI, weather, and supply chain risks drive demand for coverage.

Best’s Special Report: Evolving Data Center Landscape Requires Insurer Innovation

June 15, 2026 by AC Contributor

Massachusetts data center policy focusing on energy independence and environmental impact

AM Best says AI-driven data center growth is creating new risks and driving demand for innovative property and liability insurance solutions.

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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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MA Division of Insurance Advertisements

Formal notice from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of Insurance about amending Wesco Insurance Company’s foreign license, dated July 27, 2026.
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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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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InsurOp-Eds

Insurance coverage regarding Cape Cod Tornado

InsurOp-Ed: Lessons Learned From Living Through The Cape Cod Tornado

By AC Editor

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InsurOp-Ed: InsurTech Observations – Ten Years Later

By Bill Suneson

InSurOp-Ed: Auto Insurance and Resident Adult Children

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

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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