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News about insurance agents working in the Massachusetts insurance industry.
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.
WTW Sues Lockton After 18 Employees Exit in 44 Minutes
WTW sued Lockton after 18 construction brokerage employees resigned within 44 minutes, alleging client solicitation, contract breaches and fiduciary-duty violations.
Dowd Agencies Return To Full Family Ownership With Buyback Of Quincy Mutual’s 20% Interest
The Dowd Agencies repurchased Quincy Mutual’s minority ownership interest, restoring full family ownership after a decade-long strategic alliance.
Independent Agencies Make Up 2/3rds of Liberty’s U.S. Retail Premium
Independent agents now account for 67.5% of Liberty Mutual’s U.S. Retail Markets premium as the insurer reshapes its distribution model.
