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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 reports

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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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

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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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MA Division of Insurance Announcements

In Memoriam

In Memoriam: Stephen Joel Paris, 1938-2026

Jean E. Petersen worked more than 30 years at Kirby Insurance Agency in Whitman, Massachusetts.

In Memoriam: Jean E. Petersen, 1939-2026

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

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