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Risky Business: Economic Uncertainty Remains a Defining Feature of 2026

June 15, 2026 by AC Editor

Business owners concerned about insurance coverage gaps amid cyber, AI, and weather risks

Gallagher survey finds 94% of business owners fear insurance gaps as cyber, AI, weather, and supply chain risks drive demand for coverage.

Springfield’s Honor Capital and Ascend Announce Agreement to Merge

June 2, 2026 by AC Editor

Honor Capital and Ascend are merging to create a unified insurance financial operations platform.

Springfield-based Honor Capital and Ascend have entered into a merger agreement that will create a platform combining premium financing, payments, accounting automation and insurance financial workflows.

Health Insurers Again Propose Double-Digit Premium Increases

June 1, 2026 by State House News Service

Massachusetts health insurers have proposed average premium increases of 12.9 percent for 2027 coverage.

Massachusetts health insurers are seeking an average 12.9% premium increase for 2027, raising affordability concerns for consumers and employers.

Massachusetts Recorded 100 Alcohol-Impaired Driving Fatalities in 2024

May 18, 2026 by AC Editor

Driver using a cellphone and holding alcohol while driving at night to illustrate impaired and distracted driving risks

New NHTSA data shows alcohol-impaired driving fatalities declined in 2024, including an 11% drop in Massachusetts, though deaths remain above pre-pandemic levels.

InsurOp-Ed: The Next Chapter for Independent Insurance Agencies

May 18, 2026 by AC Contributor

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Independent insurance agencies face rising costs and tech demands. Strategic partnerships offer support while preserving independence and client relationships.

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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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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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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

InSurOp-Ed: On This Day 30 Years Ago: What I've Learned

InSurOp-Ed: On This Day 30 Years Ago: What I’ve Learned

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The $1 Billion Blunder: How CrowdStrike’s Update Exposed Insurance Gaps

By Owen Gallagher

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InsurOp-Ed: Observations And Insights For Insurance Agency Owners About IAOA’s INNOVAT19N

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InsurOp-Ed: Circular Definitions

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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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