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Regulators Approve Steep Health Insurance Premium Increases

July 27, 2026 by State House News Service

The Massachusetts Division of Insurance approved 2027 merged market health insurance rates averaging a 10.4% increase after reducing several insurers' requested premium hikes.

Massachusetts approved average 2027 health insurance premium increases of 10.4%, rejecting Fallon Health’s proposed 25.7% rate hike.

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.

Senate Agrees to Limited Use of Cameras to Enforce Speed Limits

July 27, 2026 by State House News Service

The Massachusetts Senate approved amendments authorizing speed cameras in school, safety, and construction zones as part of an economic development bill.

The Massachusetts Senate approved amendments authorizing speed cameras in school and construction zones while advancing new truck safety proposals.

Agency Owners Get Prison For Stealing $962,000 In Premiums

July 27, 2026 by Owen Gallagher

Former BL Insurance Brokerage owners Brendan and Lisa Lawler were sentenced in federal court after pleading guilty to participating in a premium diversion scheme.

Former BL Insurance Brokerage owners Brendan and Lisa Lawler were sentenced to federal prison in a $962,000 premium diversion scheme.

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.

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In Memoriam

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

William R Berkley founder of W R Berkley Corporation and leader in commercial insurance industry

W. R. Berkley Corporation Announces the Passing of Its Founder and Executive Chairman, William R. Berkley

Michael R Quinn longtime leader of Allan M Walker Insurance Agency in Taunton Massachusetts

Taunton Insurance Leader Michael R. Quinn Dies at 70

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