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Massachusetts Insurance Legal News & Analysis

Court Slams Brakes on Total Loss ACV Challenge

April 6, 2026 by Owen Gallagher

The High Stakes Ruling on the Massachusetts ACV Total Loss Valuation Method

Verisk AI Study Finds Many Would Alter Image For Insurance Claim

March 31, 2026 by AC Editor

AI insurance fraud illustration showing manipulated claims and insurer detection challenges

A Verisk study finds AI-driven insurance fraud is increasing, with more consumers willing to manipulate claims and insurers struggling to detect altered documents and deepfakes.

BL Insurance Fraud: New Bedford Broker Couple Pleads Guilty to $750K Premium Scheme”

March 30, 2026 by Owen Gallagher

Insurance Brokerage Abruptly Closes Amid Allegations of Converted Premiums

BL Insurance Brokerage owners pleaded guilty to a $750,000 premium diversion scheme, involving fictitious binders and unpaid policies affecting clients across Massachusetts and beyond.

Who Pays First? Federal Court Says a Catch-All Clause Won’t Make You Excess

March 30, 2026 by Owen Gallagher

Massachusetts CGL other insurance clause dispute diagram showing primary vs excess coverage

A Massachusetts federal court ruled that a blanket ‘other insurance’ clause cannot convert a CGL policy to excess coverage, clarifying the SJC’s framework in Selective v. Scottsdale.

An Undefined Word Costs Federal Insurance Its Coverage Denial

March 16, 2026 by Owen Gallagher

A case determined entirely by what the word “exhausted” means in an excess liability policy.

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

Quincy Mutual Announces New CEO

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

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Making The Leap From Corporate to Entrepreneur: Nadeen Vella On Building NaVella Insurance From Scratch

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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.

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

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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