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New Venture From Mass. Agents Deland, Gibson Helps Small Businesses Get A Grip On The Many Demands Of Human Capital

July 16, 2019 by AC Editor

Deland, Gibson Mass. Agents Open New HR Firm

GRIP HR is a new human resources consultancy co-founded by Deland, Gibson’s Chip and Ted Gibson and HR veteran Partner Ryan Tipping.

Five Things An Agent Should Consider Before Selling Their Insurance Agency

May 21, 2019 by AC Editor

Massachusetts insurance agent Steve Aronson

Three years ago, Massachusetts insurance agent Steve Aronson sold his agency to Acrisure. He gives us an update and shares his thoughts on what every agent should consider before selling their agency.

Rogers & Gray’s Acquires The Paul Peters Agency of Falmouth & Mashpee

May 14, 2019 by AC Editor

Insurance Agency Acquisitions in Massachusetts

The owners of the Paul Peters Agency will retire after the sale of their agency.

Mass. DOI Revokes Producer License for False Statement and Assesses A $1500 Fine

May 7, 2019 by Owen Gallagher

Massachusetts Division of Insurance official seal with the seal of Massachusetts surrounded by the words "Division of Insurance" and "Commonwealth of Massachusetts" on rim of the seal

A producer fined $1500 who did not disclose a felony guilty plea or his subsequent loss of license in California.

Three Producers Lose Licenses & Are Fined For Failure To Report Out-Of-State Administrative Actions

April 30, 2019 by Owen Gallagher

Massachusetts Division of Insurance official seal with the seal of Massachusetts surrounded by the words "Division of Insurance" and "Commonwealth of Massachusetts" on rim of the seal

Three producers who had license issues relating to (1) attempted burglary, (2) Taking the fifth amendment on possible policy fraud, and (3) an illegible fingerprint card; lose their Massachusetts licenses and are fined a total of $5000.

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Union Mutual Insurance Company President and CEO Lisa Keysar, who announced her retirement effective December 31, 2026.

Union Mutual Celebrates the Career of Lisa Keysar and Announces Next Chapter in Leadership

The winner of the MAIW/Essex Chapter Scholarship for 2026

The Winners Of The MAIW’s Essex/Middlesex Chapter 2026 Estelle Jeter Scholarship

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Sarah Jarvis Joins Vermont Mutual as Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer

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MA Division of Insurance Advertisements

Official notice on Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of Insurance letterhead dated July 1, 2026, regarding license amendment for OBI America Insurance Company at Plymouth, MN address for Accident and Health insurance in the Commonwealth.
Official notice from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of Insurance about OBI National Insurance Company’s license amendment, dated July 1, 2026, with address block and filing instructions.
Official Massachusetts Division of Insurance notice to General Security National Insurance Company about amending its foreign license to transact property and casualty insurance, dated July 1, 2026.

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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

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Surround Insurance – Six Months In – In Massachusetts

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InSurOp-Ed: What ChatGPT Says About Exclusions in Insurance Policies…

By Nina Kallen

InsurOp-Ed: Shrinkflation and Insurance

InsurOp-Ed: Shrinkflation and Insurance

By Bill Wilson

InSurOp-Ed: Fried Chicken and Customer Loyalty

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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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