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Chubb Q2 Net Profit Down 3.8% as Combined Ratio Improves

July 27, 2026 by Owen Gallagher

Chubb reported strong second-quarter 2026 earnings while reducing underpriced property business and warning that casualty pricing continues to lag rising loss costs.

Chubb reported strong Q2 2026 earnings while reducing underpriced property business and warning casualty pricing is failing to keep pace with rising loss costs.

The Hartford Reports Strong Q2 Results as Business Insurance Drives Growth, Personal Lines Profitability Improves

July 27, 2026 by Owen Gallagher

The Hartford reported strong second-quarter 2026 earnings driven by Business Insurance growth, improved Personal Insurance underwriting, and a new $4.2 billion stock repurchase authorization.

The Hartford’s strong Q2-2026 earnings were driven by growth in Business Insurance and improved Personal Insurance underwriting.

AM Best Revises Safety Insurance Outlook to Negative, Affirms Ratings

July 20, 2026 by AC Editor

AM Best revised its outlook for Safety Insurance Group to negative while affirming the company's financial strength and issuer credit ratings.

AM Best revised its outlook on Safety Insurance Group to negative while affirming the insurer’s financial strength and issuer credit ratings.

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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Quincy Mutual appointed Gerald F. Cox as president and chief executive officer following his tenure as CFO of Hiscox USA.

Quincy Mutual Announces New CEO

Salem Five Insurance Services appointed Gregory Grintchenko as senior vice president of insurance sales to support the agency's continued growth strategy.

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Talking with Richard Welch: Growth and Innovation at Hospitality Mutual

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A Conversation with Daniel C. Bridge – The 2023 Insurance Professional of the Year

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Making The Leap From Corporate to Entrepreneur: Nadeen Vella On Building NaVella Insurance From Scratch

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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.

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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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