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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.

Mirrorless Technology Coming to Mass. in November

September 14, 2026 by AC Contributor

Commercial truck equipped with a digital camera monitoring system approved for use under Massachusetts RMV regulations.

Beginning November 30, 2026, Massachusetts will allow certain commercial vehicles to replace traditional mirrors with federally approved digital camera monitoring systems, subject to RMV safety, inspection, maintenance and driver-training requirements.

Mass. RMV Announces The 2026 Low Number Plate Lottery Winners

September 14, 2026 by AC Editor

2026 Mass. Low Number Plate Lottery winners

The Massachusetts RMV has announced the winners of its 2026 Low Number Plate Lottery. This year’s drawing awarded 237 low-number passenger plates, with another 25 applicants selected as alternates. See the complete lists of winners and alternates, along with the RMV’s deadline and requirements for obtaining the plates.

WTW Sues Lockton After 18 Employees Exit in 44 Minutes

August 31, 2026 by Owen Gallagher

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

August 30, 2026 by Owen Gallagher

The Dowd Agencies has repurchased Quincy Mutual's minority ownership interest and restored full family ownership.

The Dowd Agencies repurchased Quincy Mutual’s minority ownership interest, restoring full family ownership after a decade-long strategic alliance.

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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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Chris Taylor, President and CEO of Plymouth Rock’s Independent Agency Group

Plymouth Rock Assurance Corporation names Chris Taylor President and Chief Executive Officer 

Ellen Mann, Vice President of Human Resources at Arbella Insurance Group

Arbella Insurance Group Promotes Ellen Mann to Vice President of Human Resources

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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

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