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News about insurance agents working in the Massachusetts insurance industry.

Ten Cyber Insurance Pitfalls Every Producer Should Know

August 3, 2026 by Owen Gallagher

Cyber insurance application showing MFA and cybersecurity controls

Ten cyber insurance coverage issues producers should know, from MFA applications and late notice to sublimits, exclusions and business interruption.

Agency Owners Get Prison For Stealing $962,000 In Premiums

July 27, 2026 by Owen Gallagher

Former BL Insurance Brokerage owners Brendan and Lisa Lawler were sentenced in federal court after pleading guilty to participating in a premium diversion scheme.

Former BL Insurance Brokerage owners Brendan and Lisa Lawler were sentenced to federal prison in a $962,000 premium diversion scheme.

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.

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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.

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 

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MA Division of Insurance Advertisements

Massachusetts Division of Insurance notice about Oakwood Insurance Company's license to transact life, accident, and health insurance.
Massachusetts Division of Insurance notice to Samsung Fire and Marine Insurance about license amendment for property and casualty insurance in the Commonwealth, dated July 31, 2026.
Formal Massachusetts Division of Insurance notice about State Farm Life Insurance Company's license application to transact life, accident, and health insurance in the Commonwealth.
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.
Formal regulatory notice dated July 31, 2026 from Massachusetts Division of Insurance to R.V.I. America Insurance Company about amending its foreign license to transact property and casualty insurance in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

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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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InsurOp-Eds

InSurOp-Ed: When Policy Forms Don’t Do What You Think They Do

By Bill Wilson

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InsurOp-Ed: Reverse Engineering – Making Lemons from Lemonade?

By Bill Wilson

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A Fond Farewell: Frank Mancini Addresses The Big Event Attendees At The Arbella Gourmet Luncheon

By Owen Gallagher

Massachusetts Auto damage appraiser news

InsurOp-Ed: My First Auto Claim In 50 Years

By Bill Wilson

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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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