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Plumber’s $2.2 Million Insurance Scheme Unravels After a Stupid Mistake
The fatal flaw in his multi-million-dollar scheme: paying the insurance premiums for 104 phony policyholders with his own company’s credit card.
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.
Insurance Agency Mergers & Acquisitions in Massachusetts | Q2-2025
Agency Checklists’ proprietary list of purchases and sales of insurance agencies in New England
Personal Lines Rates Rise 4.6% in Q2 2025
Auto Insurance Rates Climbed An Average of 5.7%
U.S. Insurance Rates Continue Upward Trend in Q2 2025
A Quarterly Look at US P&C Rates
AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of N&D Union Mutual Insurance Group Members
The Two Mutual Insurers Announced an Affiliation Last Year
Insurance Regulators OK Steep Increases, Reject Two as Too Large
Commissioner Michael Caljouw Disapproved Rate Increases for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc. and WellSense Health Plan
Massachusetts Law Updates
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
Class Action Filed Against Commerce Total Loss Payments Rejected
A class action suit seeking damages for 106,000 insureds.
Insurance Coverage Cases
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
Class Action Filed Against Commerce Total Loss Payments Rejected
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
Chubb Q1 Earnings Decline on Wildfire Losses; Core Operating Income Hits $1.49 Billion
CAT Losses Drive 95.7 Combined Ratio; Investment Income and Life Segment Show Growth
The Hartford Reports Q1 2025 Earnings Decline Amid Catastrophe Losses, Maintains Strong Core Performance
Results Were First Reported on April 24, 2025
Hanover’s Q1 Turnaround: One Month On, the Numbers Still Impress
Originally reported April 30, 2025 | Analysis updated June 3, 2025
Safety Insurance Posts $21.9M Q1 Profit, Improves Combined Ratio, Declares Q2 Dividend
Improved Underwriting Drives Quarterly Profit Gain
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
AAA: Massachusetts Pump Prices Drip Down One Cent
Prices today are 43 cents lower as compared to the same time last year
Home Sales, Prices Continue to Rise in June
Sales Are Up 3% Versus Same Time Last Year
Drone Enthusiasts Hope to Keep State Regulations Grounded
Senator: Drone technology has outpaced Mass. laws
State Orders Fire Safety Plans From Assisted Living Centers
Regulatory updates being finalized in wake of deadly Fall River fire
Crime Down Nearly Across the Board in Massachusetts
Shoplifting spiked and hate crimes fell, but to second highest level ever
Road Funding Bill Could Be on Fast Track to House
$100 Million in Chapter 90 Money Aimed at Rural Communities
