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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.

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.”

Poll: Voters Want Guardrails on Large AI Companies

July 20, 2026 by State House News Service

Massachusetts lawmakers are considering AI safety legislation as a new poll finds broad public support for regulating large artificial intelligence developers.

A new MassINC poll found strong voter support for Massachusetts AI safety regulations as the Senate considers legislation governing frontier AI developers.

Healey Touts the ‘Vibe,’ Wants Later Bar Hours to Stick Around

July 20, 2026 by State House News Service

Governor Maura Healey supports extending later bar hours in Massachusetts beyond the summer pilot program, citing economic benefits from tourism and major events.

Governor Maura Healey wants Massachusetts to continue later bar hours beyond the summer pilot, citing economic benefits from the World Cup and other major events.

World Cup Lifts Economy, but Lower-Income Households Stressed

July 20, 2026 by State House News Service

The Federal Reserve's Beige Book reports that World Cup tourism boosted consumer spending across New England while economic pressures persisted for lower-income households.

The Federal Reserve’s Beige Book says the World Cup boosted tourism and consumer spending across New England, while lower-income households continued to face economic pressures.

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

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Salem Five Insurance Services appointed Gregory Grintchenko as senior vice president of insurance sales to support the agency's continued growth strategy.

Salem Five Insurance Services Expands Leadership Team with Addition of Gregory Grintchenko

Gavin McPhail, Vice President and Chief Data Officer at Plymouth Rock Assurance.

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Formal Massachusetts Division of Insurance notice about State Farm Life Insurance Company's license application to transact life, accident, and health insurance in the Commonwealth.
Formal notice from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of Insurance about amending Wesco Insurance Company’s foreign license, dated July 27, 2026.
Framed formal notice from Massachusetts Division of Insurance about amending a foreign license for AXA XL Insurance Company Americas, dated July 23, 2026.
Official Massachusetts Division of Insurance notice from Safeco Insurance of America about an amended Foreign Company License to transact Property & Casualty insurance; dated July 20, 2026.
Official certification: Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Division of Insurance, license amendment for First National Insurance Company of America, 225 Borthwick Ave, Portsmouth, NH, dated July 20, 2026.

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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.

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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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