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Ten Cyber Insurance Pitfalls Every Producer Should Know

August 3, 2026 by Owen Gallagher

Cyber insurance application showing MFA and cybersecurity controls

Ten cyber insurance coverage issues producers should know, from MFA applications and late notice to sublimits, exclusions and business interruption.

Insurance Agency Mergers & Acquisitions in Massachusetts | Q2-2026

August 3, 2026 by AC Editor

New England insurance agency M&A activity Q1 2026

New England insurance agency M&A fell 47% in the first half of 2026, with eight publicly announced transactions compared with 15 a year earlier.

Quincy Mutual Announces New CEO

July 27, 2026 by AC Contributor

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

Former Hiscox USA CFO Gerald F. Cox becomes Quincy Mutual’s president and CEO as Thomas A. Harris steps down after 35 years.

Travelers Introduces Proprietary AI Model Tailored to Its Property-Casualty Business

July 20, 2026 by AC Editor

Hands typing on a laptop as a blue AI hologram and interconnected icons float above the keyboard.

Travelers introduced TravelersLLM, a proprietary AI model trained on millions of company documents to improve underwriting, research, and enterprise productivity.

Unemployment Ticks Down Amidst June Job Gains

July 20, 2026 by State House News Service

Massachusetts employers added 8,400 jobs in June while the state's unemployment rate declined to 4.4 percent, according to state labor officials.

Massachusetts’ unemployment rate fell to 4.4% in June as employers added 8,400 jobs, led by gains in health care, construction and professional services.

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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

Gavin McPhail, Vice President and Chief Data Officer at Plymouth Rock Assurance.

Plymouth Rock Assurance Strengthens Leadership Team with Three Strategic Appointments 

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MA Division of Insurance Advertisements

Massachusetts Division of Insurance notice about Oakwood Insurance Company's license to transact life, accident, and health insurance.
Massachusetts Division of Insurance notice to Samsung Fire and Marine Insurance about license amendment for property and casualty insurance in the Commonwealth, dated July 31, 2026.
Formal Massachusetts Division of Insurance notice about State Farm Life Insurance Company's license application to transact life, accident, and health insurance in the Commonwealth.
Formal notice from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of Insurance about amending Wesco Insurance Company’s foreign license, dated July 27, 2026.
Framed formal notice from Massachusetts Division of Insurance about amending a foreign license for AXA XL Insurance Company Americas, dated July 23, 2026.
Formal regulatory notice dated July 31, 2026 from Massachusetts Division of Insurance to R.V.I. America Insurance Company about amending its foreign license to transact property and casualty insurance in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

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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.

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InsurOp-Eds

What is the Best Insurance Sales Channel, Direct or Agent-Assisted?

By Bill Wilson

InsurOp-Ed: Understanding The Insurance Supply Chain

By Peter MacDonald

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InsurOp-Ed: Biden Tax Plan’s Impact on Insurance Agencies

By Michael Ryan

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

By Bill Wilson

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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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