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Insurers News | Massachusetts

Senators Want Info on Insurers’ Use Of No-Pay Claim Practices

October 5, 2026 by AC Editor

Senate inquiry into homeowners and personal auto insurance claims closed without payment

Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Josh Hawley are seeking 10 years of homeowners and personal auto claims data from Liberty Mutual and five other major insurers amid increases in claims closed without payment.

Safety Insurance Shareholders to Vote Nov. 3 on MAPFRE’s $1.54 Billion Acquisition

September 28, 2026 by Owen Gallagher

Two businessmen in dark suits pose for a news-style photo; caption reads 'MAPFRE-Safety Merger Creates New Force in Massachusetts P&C Insurance'.

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.

Aon’s $17 Billion USI Deal Values Broker At About 6.5 Times Commissions And Fees

September 14, 2026 by Owen Gallagher

Aon and USI Insurance Services $17 billion acquisition highlighting a 6.5-times commissions and fees valuation

Aon’s $17 billion USI acquisition values the broker at about 6.5 times 2025 net commissions and fees and creates a $6.5 billion middle-market platform.

Insurance Library Announces 2026 Members of the Hess Benefactor Society

August 3, 2026 by AC Contributor

Insurance Library Henry E. Hess Benefactor Society

The Insurance Library names six 2026 Henry E. Hess Benefactor Society members, recognizing its highest levels of financial support.

Plymouth Rock Unveils New Home Insurance Quoting Tool on ChatGPT

August 3, 2026 by AC Editor

Plymouth Rock home insurance quoting through ChatGPT

Plymouth Rock launches home insurance quoting through ChatGPT and says independent agents can add resulting policies to their portfolios.

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Career News

Lou Garcia, president and CEO of InsurBanc

Lou Garcia joins InsurBanc as President and CEO

Jared Stuckey, vice president of customer service and underwriting at Plymouth Rock Home Assurance

Plymouth Rock Home Assurance Names Jared Stuckey VP of Customer Service and Underwriting 

Morris “Mo” Tooker of The Hartford

Morris “Mo” Tooker to Succeed Christopher Swift as The Hartford CEO in 2027

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Interviews

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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MA Division of Insurance Announcements

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

InsurOp-Eds

InSurOp-Ed: Fried Chicken and Customer Loyalty

By Bill Wilson

Surround Insurance | Massachusetts

Surround Insurance – Six Months In – In Massachusetts

By AC Editor

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InsurOp-Ed: Observations And Insights For Insurance Agency Owners About IAOA’s INNOVAT19N

By David Siekman

InsurOp-Ed: Is Cleaning a Surface Contamination a “Repair”?

By Bill Wilson

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