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Former Massachusetts Insurance Agent Indicted on Attempted Murder Charge

July 20, 2026 by Owen Gallagher

Former Massachusetts insurance agent Phyllis Palazzola was indicted on attempted murder and related felony charges following an earlier insurance fraud conviction.

A former Massachusetts insurance agent was indicted on attempted murder and related charges after previously pleading guilty to insurance fraud.

Dismissed—For Now: USI Has 21 Days To Allege Concrete Facts in Producer Poaching Dispute

July 20, 2026 by Owen Gallagher

The Massachusetts Business Litigation Session dismissed tort claims against Alera in a dispute over the hiring of a commercial insurance producer while allowing USI to amend its complaint.

A Mass. BLS judge dismissed USI’s tort claims against Alera, finding the complaint lacked sufficient factual allegations.

Big ‘I’ Report: Independent Agencies Hold 62% of U.S. P&C Market as Industry Results Improve

July 6, 2026 by AC Editor

The Big I 2026 Market Share Report found independent insurance agencies wrote 62% of U.S. property and casualty insurance in 2025.

Independent agencies placed 62% of U.S. property and casualty insurance in 2025 as personal lines market share and industry underwriting results improved.

MAIA’s First Women’s Summit Draws 160 Insurance Professionals to Sold-Out Event

June 2, 2026 by AC Editor

Insurance professionals attend the inaugural MAIA Women's Summit in Milford, Massachusetts.

The Massachusetts Association of Insurance Agents hosted 160 insurance professionals at its inaugural Women’s Summit, a sold-out event focused on leadership development, networking and advancing women in the insurance industry.

Update: After Seven Years, the Division of Insurance Dropped Its Case to Revoke John Rapo’s License

June 1, 2026 by Owen Gallagher

The Massachusetts Division of Insurance withdrew its enforcement case against former insurance producer John Rapo.

The Massachusetts Division of Insurance has withdrawn its long-running enforcement action against former insurance producer John Rapo, ending the case without penalties, findings, or license revocation.

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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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InsurOp-Eds

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InsurOp-Ed: Language vs. Logic

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InSurOp-Ed: What ChatGPT Says About Exclusions in Insurance Policies…

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A Feast Without the Fiasco: Tips to Help Policyholders Host Safely This Thanksgiving

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InSurOp-Ed: Beware Online COI Systems!

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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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