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Liberty Mutual Q2 2025: Strong Profit Surge as Combined Ratio Improves 12 Points
Results Attributed To Disciplined Underwriting and Excellent Investment Performance
Safety Ins. Posts Strong Q2 Growth and Profitability Gains; Boosts Dividend
A Review of Insurer’s Q2-2025
Four DOI Enforcement Agreements So Far in 2025
Fines From The Four Resolutions Totaled $6500
Former Massachusetts State Police Trooper Sentenced in CDL Bribery Scheme
Ex-Trooper Admitted to Falsifying Test Scores for Dozens of CDL Applicants
First Circuit Reinstates Bad Faith Claim, Exposing Insurer to Treble Damages After a $2.65M Offer on a $7.5M Case
A Case Involving a Catastrophic Accident and a Clear-Cut Claim
Chubb Reports 34% Jump in Q2 Net Income, Cites Strong Personal and Commercial P&C Performance
Reports Record Q2-2025 Operating Income
Report: Slower Growth Ahead as Federal Changes Take Hold
Massachusetts’s real GDP increased at an annual rate of 2.6% in Q2-2025
Massachusetts Law Updates
First Circuit Reinstates Bad Faith Claim, Exposing Insurer to Treble Damages After a $2.65M Offer on a $7.5M Case
A Case Involving a Catastrophic Accident and a Clear-Cut Claim
United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts Finds Coverage for Water Loss Resulting from Roof Drain System, Holding that Policy Itself Creates Ambiguity Over the Meaning of “Drain”
A case involving a Medford Apartment Building’s roof drain system.
The $20 Million E&O Lawsuit That Fell Apart Over Discovery and Expert Failures
The Superior Court’s Business Litigation Session dismisses a high-stakes broker negligence claim after the plaintiff fails to prove its legal fees with admissible evidence.
Insurer Not Liable for $118,000 Storage Bill For Vehicle Held as Police Evidence
SJC Provides Definitive Answer To A Common Question for The Insurance Industry
Insurance Coverage Cases
First Circuit Reinstates Bad Faith Claim, Exposing Insurer to Treble Damages After a $2.65M Offer on a $7.5M Case
United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts Finds Coverage for Water Loss Resulting from Roof Drain System, Holding that Policy Itself Creates Ambiguity Over the Meaning of “Drain”
The $20 Million E&O Lawsuit That Fell Apart Over Discovery and Expert Failures
Insurer Not Liable for $118,000 Storage Bill For Vehicle Held as Police Evidence
Interviews
From Nuptials, Tickets, and Taxes to Trusted Advisor: One Agency’s Unique Path to P&C Success
Proactive Tactics: How To Help Your Insureds Be Happy Amidst Rising Rates
Talking with Richard Welch: Growth and Innovation at Hospitality Mutual
A Conversation with Daniel C. Bridge – The 2023 Insurance Professional of the Year
DOI News
Insurance Regulators OK Steep Increases, Reject Two as Too Large
Massachusetts Division of Insurance Proposes Streamlining 11 Regulations Under “Massachusetts Means Business” Initiative
Insurers Shell Out $1.57 Billion For Dog-Bite Claims in 2024
DOI Approves Mutual Fund’s Acquisition of Stake in Hospitality Mutual
Ratings & Results
Liberty Mutual Q2 2025: Strong Profit Surge as Combined Ratio Improves 12 Points
Results Attributed To Disciplined Underwriting and Excellent Investment Performance
Safety Ins. Posts Strong Q2 Growth and Profitability Gains; Boosts Dividend
A Review of Insurer’s Q2-2025
Chubb Reports 34% Jump in Q2 Net Income, Cites Strong Personal and Commercial P&C Performance
Reports Record Q2-2025 Operating Income
Report: Slower Growth Ahead as Federal Changes Take Hold
Massachusetts’s real GDP increased at an annual rate of 2.6% in Q2-2025
New England Newswire
New Hampshire Homeowners Insurance Market Shows Strong Competition and Value, Says NHID Report
State Maintains Third-Lowest Premiums in New England; Market Sees Carrier Growth and Higher Coverage Ratios
Connecticut Expands Captive Insurance Flexibility with Passage of Public Act No. 25-130
New Law Enhances Risk Management Options and Reinforces State’s Commitment to the Captive Insurance Sector
Davis & Towle Insurance Group Announces Christopher Nicolopoulos to be CEO: Other Leadership Changes
Mr. Nicolopoulos is the Former NH Insurance Commissioner
Anthem Market Conduct Examination Report Results in $100k Penalty
Anthem Also Required To Take Corrective Action for Violations
Economic & Legislative News in Massachusetts
Research Examines Crossroads of Health and Social Needs
More Black and Hispanic residents feeling impacts of unmet health-related social needs, CHIA says
Regulators Flag “Monumental Day” for Social Cannabis Use
As envisioned in 2016 law, CCC rules lay out framework for cannabis use at events and in social settings
Massachusetts Delays Next Offshore Wind Procurement Until 2026
“Appears Likely to Further Delay Eventual Buildout of Offshore Wind Power”
States Wary of Shift in Federal Disaster Response
“We have no idea what FEMA or this disaster apparatus will look like this time next year.”
Transportation Fixes Still a Hazardous Road for States
Pew official says most states falling short on transportation funding needs
CVS Expanding into Primary Care with MGB Partnership
Plan To Expand Care Options at MinuteClinic Locations
