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NAIC: Northeast Homeowners Market Competitive Though Nonrenewals Jump 147%

August 10, 2026 by Owen Gallagher

Northeast Homeowners Insurance Market banner with a rising blue line chart on the right and research title

NAIC data show Northeast homeowners premiums rose 55% since 2018 while nonrenewals surged, even as the region remained highly competitive.

Independent Agencies Make Up 2/3rds of Liberty’s U.S. Retail Premium

August 10, 2026 by Owen Gallagher

Infographic for Liberty Mutual: headline about independent agents powering U.S. retail business; 67.5% of USRM premiums from independent agents, with icons for independent agent, direct, and exclusive agency and their percentages.

Independent agents now account for 67.5% of Liberty Mutual’s U.S. Retail Markets premium as the insurer reshapes its distribution model.

DOI Enforcement Actions in 2026 Not Previously In Agency Checklists

August 10, 2026 by Owen Gallagher

Massachusetts Division of Insurance enforcement actions involving insurance producer licensing and regulatory settlements.

The Massachusetts Division of Insurance resolved four producer enforcement actions involving license revocation, expired licenses, policy loans and settlements.

New Hampshire Insurance Department Contributes $189.2 Million To State General Fund

August 10, 2026 by AC Editor

New Hampshire Insurance Department fiscal 2026 results

New Hampshire Insurance Department collected $189.2 million for the General Fund and recovered $3.35 million for consumers in fiscal 2026.

Two Reports: Bay State Best For Drivers Or The Worst?

August 10, 2026 by Owen Gallagher

Massachusetts ranked best state for drivers while Boston ranked last for collision frequency in separate 2026 studies.

Massachusetts ranked No. 1 for drivers, while Boston ranked last for collisions.

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Talking with Richard Welch: Growth and Innovation at Hospitality Mutual

Mr. Welch is CEO of Massachusetts-based Hospitality Insurance Group

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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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The $1 Billion Blunder: How CrowdStrike’s Update Exposed Insurance Gaps

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May A Mass. Statute Bar COVID-19 Business Interruption Claims?

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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

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

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