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Court Orders Homeowners’ Hail Claim Must Be Tried in Colorado

August 3, 2026 by Owen Gallagher

Safeco homeowners hail claim transferred from Massachusetts to Colorado

A Massachusetts federal judge transfers a Safeco hail claim to Colorado, finding the coverage dispute’s center of gravity was in Colorado.

Appeals Court Redefines “Contractual Relationship” Under Public Bond Statute

June 15, 2026 by Owen Gallagher

Massachusetts Appeals Court decision expanding third party beneficiary rights under Section 29 payment bond law

Mass. Appeals Court rules third-party beneficiary rights create a “contractual relationship,” avoiding Section 29’s 65-day bond notice requirement.

Court Rules: ‘Regardless of Whether’ In Exclusion Creates Ambiguity

May 4, 2026 by Owen Gallagher

Martha’s Vineyard aircraft propeller strike and CGL coverage dispute under Massachusetts law

A Massachusetts Federal court finds insurer must defend Vineyard hangar operator after $1.45M propeller damage claim.

When Limited Market Access Meets Surplus Lines: An E&O Problem

April 27, 2026 by Owen Gallagher

Massachusetts surplus lines placement and E&O risk documentation

Massachusetts producers face E&O risk when surplus lines placements lack documented diligent effort. A breakdown of BR-7, §168, and defensible file practices.

Court: No Defense Coverage Owed In Title Insurance Dispute

April 13, 2026 by Owen Gallagher

Massachusetts Appeals Court ruling on title insurance coverage limits

A useful reminder for insurance professionals with regard to title insurance

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Interviews

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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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MA Division of Insurance Announcements

In Memoriam

In Memoriam: Richard Sias, 1946-2026

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

InsurOp-Eds

InSurOp-Ed: When Policy Forms Don’t Do What You Think They Do

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InsurOp-Ed: How to Explain Coinsurance to Clients

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InSur-Op-Ed: Claim Denials and Agency Accommodations

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InsurOp-Ed: Doorknob Marketing

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