• Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Contact Us
  • Post A Job

Agency Checklists

Massachusetts Insurance News & Job Opportunities

  • AC Interviews
  • Agency M&A
  • Career News
  • CAR News
  • DOI News
  • Coverage Cases
  • Innovation
  • InsurOp-Eds
  • AC Podcast

Lowell Temp Agency Owner To Do 13 Months for Payroll and Workers’ Comp Fraud

October 5, 2026 by Owen Gallagher

Henry Lam, owner of HL Temporary Services, sentenced in federal workers’ compensation fraud case

A federal judge sentenced Henry Lam, owner of Lowell-based HL Temporary Services, to 13 months in prison after he pleaded guilty to employment-tax charges and mail fraud involving workers’ compensation insurance premiums.Insuran

Massachusetts Barred His Phony Insurance In 2006. Now Kevin Kolenda Has Pleaded Guilty To Wire Fraud

September 21, 2026 by Owen Gallagher

Kevin Kolenda prize insurance wire fraud case and Massachusetts insurance ban

Nearly 20 years after Massachusetts barred Kevin Kolenda from selling prize insurance without a license, the longtime operator of Hole-in-Won has pleaded guilty to federal wire fraud related to his prize insurance business.

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

August 31, 2026 by Owen Gallagher

The Massachusetts Insurance Fraud Bureau released its latest report on insurance fraud investigations and enforcement.

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.

Next Page »

Primary Sidebar

  • BOSTON: In-House Legal Counsel (MPIUA)
  • QUINCY: State Manager – Personal Lines – Hybrid
  • QUINCY: Legal & Compliance Specialist – Hybrid  (Arbella)
  • LEOMINSTER: Commercial Lines Account Manager (DeCarolis)
  • BOSTON: Product Management Analyst (Safety)
  • DEDHAM: Senior Commercial Lines Underwriter (N&D)
  • SOUTHBOROUGH: Agency Development Representative (HMIC)
  • YARMOUTH: Employee Benefits Producer – Division Manager (Pioneer Insurance Partners)

Career News

Executive Director Michael Pezza to Retire from The Insurance Library

illustration of AM Best Student Challenge with picture of desk and BU flag in background

Boston University Student Named Finalist in AM Best’s 2027 Student Challenge

Jack Roche, president and CEO of The Hanover Insurance Group, recipient of the 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award

The Griffith Foundation and APCIA Honor John C. Roche with 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award

View All

MA Division of Insurance Announcements

Interviews

From Nuptials, Tickets, and Taxes to Trusted Advisor: One Agency’s Unique Path to P&C Success

A Conversation with Evan Silverio, President & CEO of Silverio Insurance Group

Deland, Gibson Celebrates 125 Years: A Conversation with CEO Chip Gibson

The Fourth-Generation Family-Owned Agency is Based in Wellesley

Talking with Richard Welch: Growth and Innovation at Hospitality Mutual | Agency Checklists

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.

View All

In Memoriam

In Memoriam: James P. Daley, 1959-2026

In Memoriam: Richard Sias, 1946-2026

In Memoriam: Stephen Joel Paris, 1938-2026

InsurOp-Eds

Agency Checklists, MA Insurance News, Mass. Insurance News, MA Insurtech News, Insurtech Boston

Will State Insurance Regulations Take The Punch Bowl Away From The Insurtech Party?

By Owen Gallagher

How Agents Can Ensure Home Improvement Projects Are Reflected Properly Within Their Clients’ Homeowners Policies

By Jim Hyatt

Agency Checklists, MA Insurance News, Mass. Insurance News

InsurOp-Ed – Proposed Uber Bill Keeps Public And TNC Drivers at Risk

By Brian Boucher

InsurOp-Ed: Transitioning to The Gallagher Way

By Tim Lodge

View All

Footer

Contact us

We offer a variety of ways to get help promote your company or product.

Announcements
Email Sponsorships
Partnerships
Custom Collaborations

*Affiliate Disclosure

Please note that any of Agency Checklists’ articles might contain one or more affiliate links. This means that any subsequent purchase resulting from these links may result in a commission for us, but at no additional cost to you. For example, as an Amazon Associate, Agency Checklists earns a commission from all qualifying purchases. By working with affiliates we can continue to keep Agency Checklists subscription free. Thank you for your support.

Explore Our Archives

Copyright © 2026 · Agency Checklists · All rights reserved.