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The Massachusetts Division of Insurance has withdrawn its long-running enforcement action against former insurance producer John Rapo, ending the case without penalties, findings, or license revocation.

AI Search Is Changing How Prospects Find Agencies. The Fundamentals Haven’t

June 1, 2026 by Owen Gallagher

AI-powered search is changing how insurance agencies appear in local search results and online recommendations.

AI-powered search tools are reshaping how insurance agencies appear online, making accurate business information, specialized expertise and strong reviews more important than ever.

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Interviews

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A Conversation with Evan Silverio, President & CEO of Silverio Insurance Group

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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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

MA Division of Insurance Announcements

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InsurOp-Ed: Understanding The Insurance Supply Chain

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InsurOp-Ed: Time to Make Government Action Exclusions More Equitable?

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