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The IFB: 106,707 Referrals Resulting in 4,823 Criminal Prosecutions

August 31, 2026 by Owen Gallagher

The Massachusetts IFB’s latest report reviews fraud trends, enforcement statistics, the Maxwell decision and key compliance lessons for insurers and agencies.

Grand Jury Indicts In $585K Workers’ Comp Fraud Scheme

July 13, 2026 by Owen Gallagher

Massachusetts prosecutors allege Roof Kings underreported payroll and uninsured subcontractor exposure to avoid workers' compensation insurance premiums.

Roof Kings owner Craig Galligan and his company were indicted on workers’ compensation fraud charges alleging nearly $585,000 in unpaid insurance premiums

Contractor Indicted For Comp Fraud On Sub Misreps

July 4, 2026 by Owen Gallagher

Construction site with workers on a roof, a clipboard labeled 'Workers’ Compensation Insurance Fraud' stamped FRAUD, a judge's gavel, and a book of Massachusetts General Laws.

A Milford contractor was indicted on workers’ comp. insurance fraud charges on allegations that roofing work was misclassified to reduce insurance premiums.

Massachusetts Bolstering Efforts to Prevent Wrong-Way Crashes

June 19, 2026 by State House News Service

Highway ramp with illuminated wrong way sign and safety technology used to prevent wrong-way driving crashes

Massachusetts expands wrong-way driving detection with sensors, signage, and alerts as fatalities rise and safety efforts intensify statewide.

Guilty Plea in $6 Million Payroll Concealment Scheme

June 1, 2026 by Owen Gallagher

Federal prosecutors said a Lowell staffing agency owner concealed payroll and obtained workers' compensation coverage using false records.

The owner of a Lowell temporary staffing agency pleaded guilty in federal court to concealing more than $6 million in payroll and obtaining workers’ compensation coverage using false payroll records.

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Coverys Appoints Walter Grote as Chief Underwriting Officer

Arbella Insurance Appoints Two New Members to its Board of Directors

Arbella Insurance Appoints Two New Members to its Board of Directors 

Kyle Booth has been appointed Vermont Marketing Representative for Union Mutual Insurance Company.

Union Mutual Announces New Vermont Marketing Representative

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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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InsurOp-Eds

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InsurOp-Ed: From 2.0 to 3

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In Memoriam

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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