A Leominster life insurance agent will have to go to trial on an insured’s allegations of a "churning scheme" after the denial of his motion for summary judgment.
Insurance Coverage Law in Massachusetts
In-depth legal analysis, by Massachusetts insurance lawyer Owen Gallagher, on a myriad of insurance coverage issues and disputes.
Five Points Every Insurance Agent Should Know about the 20% Pass-through Income Tax Deduction
insurance agency owners should know about the twenty percent income tax deduction for businesses other than C corporations.
Mass. Court Orders Travelers to Settle Added Vacation Time as an Extra Expense for Covered Property Claim
Federal court ruling favors insurer but orders the company to "promptly make a fair offer of settlement" within thirty days on disputed "Extra Expense" claim.
Mass. Appeals Court Finds Affinity Agency Had No Duty to Insured to Ensure Coverage Adequate
Appeals Court restates rules on agency liability and necessity of a "special relationship" between insured and agent
Employee Noncompetition Agreement Passed By Mass. Legislature; Governor Expected to Sign It Into Law
This new law changes how agencies, and others, can use noncompetition agreements.
