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ACORD Solutions Group Introduces AI-Ready Architecture for Insurance Transactions

June 1, 2026 by AC Editor

ACORD Solutions Group launched an AI-ready architecture using Model Context Protocol technology for insurance transactions.

ACORD Solutions Group launched an MCP-enabled architecture that allows AI agents to exchange data and support insurance workflows.

New ACORD Coalition Formed To Focus on Advancing Insurance Data Standards to Help Agents & Brokers

May 11, 2026 by AC Editor

ACORD logo with business handshake and digital network icons representing collaboration and insurance data standards across P&C distribution.

ACORD partners with AUGIE, CIAB, CSIO, IIABA/ACT, PIA, and WSIA to advance digital communication and data standards for P&C agents and brokers.

ACORD: Carrier M&A Has Become a Smaller-Volume, Higher-Risk Game

April 13, 2026 by Owen Gallagher

Fewer deals are getting done, but the stakes are higher

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Arbella Insurance has appointed Jon Swartz as vice president and chief actuary.

Arbella Appoints New Vice President, Chief Actuary

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Jeffrey C. Johnston Named NAIC Chief Executive Officer 

Patriot Growth Insurance Services appoints Chi Vo as Senior Vice President of Operations to lead agency integration and growth strategy

Chi Vo Joins Patriot Growth Insurance Services as Senior Vice President of Operations

Arbella Insurance leadership transition Bob Bizak retirement Andrew O’Donoghue promotion

Arbella Insurance Group Announces Retirement of Bob Bizak, Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing 

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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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Agent Op-Ed: Why I Decided To Attend This Year’s Big “I” Legislative Conference

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

By Bill Wilson

Bindable President Jean Marie Lovett

Bouncing Back: Working to Recover and Rebuild Following COVID-19

By Jean-Marie Lovett

Uninsurable Risk? Maybe Parametric Insurance Is The Answer

By Owen Gallagher

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In Memoriam

Mr. Haskell was a second-generation independent agent owner of the former Haskell Insurance Agency

In Memoriam: Patrick J. “P.J.” Haskell, 1966-2026

Mr. DeWolfe retired as Vice President of the Appleby & Wyman Insurance Agency

In Memoriam: Edward R. DeWolfe, 1940-2026

Mr. Kerr spent his insurance career with the Attleboro Mutual Insurance Company

In Memoriam: Brian D. Kerr, 1939-2026

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