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¨Competition Is Fierce:¨ MAIA´s Nick Fyntrilakis on The Challenges & Opportunities That Await Agents in in 2022

December 20, 2021 by AC Editor

Nick Fyntrilakis, President and CEO of the Massachusetts Association of Insurance Agents

The President & CEO of the Massachusetts Association of Insurance Agents shares his thoughts on how independent agents have fared in the past year and what awaits them in the next one.

Norfolk & Dedham’s Joel Murray Discusses The Importance of Embracing Change While Remaining True To Your Roots

October 18, 2021 by Owen Gallagher

Pivoting To A Post-Pandemic Future, Norfolk & Dedham Embraces Change & Eyes A Potential Geographic Expansion

Mr. Murray, the president and CEO of the Dedham-based insurer since 2017, discusses the insurer’s continued faith in its independent agency partners as it plans for a post-pandemic future.

From Commissioner To Coverys: Incoming CEO Joseph Murphy On His New Role, New Challenges, And Optimism For the Future

February 23, 2021 by Owen Gallagher

On April 1, 2021 former Massachusetts Commissioner of Insurance, Joseph Murphy, takes the helm as the new CEO & President of Coverys.

A Q&A With Andrew Drayer: Salem Five Insurance’s New Senior VP For Agency Acquisitions And Strategic Growth

January 26, 2021 by Owen Gallagher

Salem Five Insurance VP Andrew Drayer

An in-depth interview with Salem Five’s newest SVP about his plans for strategic growth.

Rising To New Heights: How Henry Risman Grew His Family-Owned Agency To $60 Million

November 17, 2020 by AC Editor

Massachusetts insurance agent Henry Risman

Our latest agency interview is with Henry Risman, President of Risman Insurance Agencies, a family-owned and operated independent insurance agency in Massachusetts since 1925.

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Lou Garcia joins InsurBanc as President and CEO

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Plymouth Rock Home Assurance Names Jared Stuckey VP of Customer Service and Underwriting 

Morris “Mo” Tooker of The Hartford

Morris “Mo” Tooker to Succeed Christopher Swift as The Hartford CEO in 2027

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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

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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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

InsurOp-Eds

Preparing For The Next Pandemic – The Cyber One That Is

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InsurOp-Ed: One Word

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InsurOp-Ed: Horrible Policy Forms and Endorsements To Avoid or Be Wary Of

By Bill Wilson

InSurOp-Ed: Am I Legally Liable?

InSurOp-Ed: Am I Legally Liable?

By Bill Wilson

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