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$14.3M Q1 Loss For Safety: Back-To-Back Storms’ 1600 Claims Cost $42.7M

May 10, 2026 by Owen Gallagher

Safety Insurance earnings results

Despite weather losses that pushed the combined ratio to 113.4%, Safety maintains its dividend and continues rate increases across all primary lines of business.

Record Q1 Results: The Hanover’s Combined Ratio Improves to 91.7%

May 4, 2026 by Owen Gallagher

Hanover Insurance Q1 2026 results showing improved underwriting, combined ratios, and profitability across P&C segments

Hanover Q1 2026 results: Operating income $5.25/share, combined ratio 91.7%, pricing exceeds loss trends, and underwriting improves across all segments.

Vermont Mutual Annual Meeting Shows Strong Results

May 4, 2026 by AC Editor

Vermont Mutual Insurance Group

Vermont Mutual posts $101M underwriting income, $1B surplus, and $860M written premium in 2025, marking historic milestones for the Montpelier-based insurer.

2026 InsurSec Report: Average Ransoware Loss Now $441,000

April 27, 2026 by Owen Gallagher

Cyber insurance claims trends showing ransomware and fraud losses in 2025

New data from At-Bay shows rising cyber claim severity, ransomware losses, and third-party liability driving structural changes in risk.

Insurers Signal Stable Hiring Outlook, With Modest Growth Expected

April 7, 2026 by AC Editor

Insurance hiring trends and labor market study

New study finds 93% of insurers plan to maintain or grow staff in 2026, with hiring focused on technology, claims and underwriting roles.

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

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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

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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