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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.

The Hartford Reports Strong Q2 Results as Business Insurance Drives Growth, Personal Lines Profitability Improves

July 27, 2026 by Owen Gallagher

The Hartford reported strong second-quarter 2026 earnings driven by Business Insurance growth, improved Personal Insurance underwriting, and a new $4.2 billion stock repurchase authorization.

The Hartford’s strong Q2-2026 earnings were driven by growth in Business Insurance and improved Personal Insurance underwriting.

Health Insurance Woes Reaching ‘Inflection Point,’ Commissioner Says

July 27, 2026 by State House News Service

Massachusetts Insurance Commissioner Michael Caljouw warned that rising health insurance premiums have reached an inflection point for the state's fully insured market.

Massachusetts Insurance Commissioner Michael Caljouw says rising premiums and worsening risk pools have pushed health insurance to an “inflection point.”

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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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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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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