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Insurers News | Massachusetts

MAPFRE-Safety Merger Creates New Force in Massachusetts P&C Insurance

July 27, 2026 by AC Editor

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MAPFRE will acquire Safety Insurance in a $1.54 billion all-cash transaction, creating one of New England’s largest personal lines insurance groups.

The Hanover Names CEO-Elect as Jack Roche Plans Retirement at End of 2026

July 27, 2026 by AC Editor

President and CEO Jack Roche announced plans to retire at the end of 2026

The Hanover named COO Richard Lavey CEO-elect as President and CEO Jack Roche announced plans to retire at the end of 2026.

Quincy Mutual Announces New CEO

July 27, 2026 by AC Contributor

Quincy Mutual appointed Gerald F. Cox as president and chief executive officer following his tenure as CFO of Hiscox USA.

Former Hiscox USA CFO Gerald F. Cox becomes Quincy Mutual’s president and CEO as Thomas A. Harris steps down after 35 years.

Vermont Mutual To Reorganize As Mutual Holding Company

July 12, 2026 by Owen Gallagher

Sign for Vermont Mutual Insurance Group with logo and brick building in background.

Vermont Mutual is seeking policyholder approval to reorganize into a mutual holding company while preserving mutual ownership and independent agency distribution.

Liberty Mutual Launches Auto Insurance Quoting App in ChatGPT

June 1, 2026 by AC Editor

Liberty Mutual launches a ChatGPT app to provide personalized auto insurance quotes.

Liberty Mutual launched a ChatGPT app enabling personalized auto insurance quotes in seven states, expanding to 40+ states by end of 2026.

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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

Why Insurance Doesn't Cover the COVID-19 Pandemic

InsurOp-Ed: What Does “Direct Physical Loss Of Or Damage To Property” Mean?

By Bill Wilson

Passing of the Torch: Becoming Arbella’s Next CEO

Passing of the Torch: Becoming Arbella’s Next CEO

By Paul Brady

The Paradigm Shift in AI: From Chatbots to Autonomous Agents

By Owen Gallagher

InSurOp-Ed: In Claim Disputes, Disregard Case Law At Your Own Risk

InSurOp-Ed: In Claim Disputes, Disregard Case Law At Your Own Risk

By Bill Wilson

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