The MBTA says an automated camera enforcement pilot on four buses captured 26,000 bus stop and bus lane violations during a 30-day test as the agency prepares for broader enforcement in 2027.
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Safety Insurance Shareholders to Vote Nov. 3 on MAPFRE’s $1.54 Billion Acquisition
Safety Insurance Group shareholders will vote Nov. 3 on MAPFRE’s $1.54 billion acquisition. Federal antitrust review has cleared, while Massachusetts Form A approval remains a key regulatory condition to closing.
Smaller But Stronger: Insurance Agents in the Age of AI
The estimated number of independent agencies fell to 37,000 in 2026 from 39,000 in 2024, while AI use jumped to 46% and most agencies reported revenue growth.
Big ‘I’ Survey: 87% Say Human Insurance Agent Still Matters
A new Big “I” survey finds 87% of consumers say having a dedicated insurance agent is important, while 61% are more likely to choose an agent using AI and other modern technology.
Massachusetts Barred His Phony Insurance In 2006. Now Kevin Kolenda Has Pleaded Guilty To Wire Fraud
Nearly 20 years after Massachusetts barred Kevin Kolenda from selling prize insurance without a license, the longtime operator of Hole-in-Won has pleaded guilty to federal wire fraud related to his prize insurance business.
