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Best’s Special Report: US Property/Casualty Industry Nearly Tripled Net Underwriting Income in First-Half 2026

September 21, 2026 by Agency Checklists News Desk

U.S. property/casualty insurers recorded $31.2 billion in net underwriting income during the first half of 2026, nearly triple the prior-year result, as the industry’s combined ratio improved four points to 92.5.

Best’s Special Report: Evolving Data Center Landscape Requires Insurer Innovation

June 15, 2026 by Agency Checklists News Desk

Massachusetts data center policy focusing on energy independence and environmental impact

AM Best says AI-driven data center growth is creating new risks and driving demand for innovative property and liability insurance solutions.

US Property/Casualty Rating Affirmations Rose in 2025

April 6, 2026 by AC Editor

Mass. Right Track-Wrong Track Poll Shows More Division

Overall Rating Upgrades Outnumbered Downgrades

Best’s Market Segment Report: AM Best Maintains Outlook on US Personal Lines Insurance Segment at Stable

December 8, 2025 by Owen Gallagher

Meaningful Improvement in Underwriting stems from aggressive rate increases and portfolio management.

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Career News

Michael Pezza, Executive Director of The Insurance Library in Boston

Executive Director Michael Pezza to Retire from The Insurance Library

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Boston University Student Named Finalist in AM Best’s 2027 Student Challenge

Jack Roche, president and CEO of The Hanover Insurance Group, recipient of the 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award

The Griffith Foundation and APCIA Honor John C. Roche with 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award

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MA Division of Insurance Announcements

Interviews

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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In Memoriam

In Memoriam: James P. Daley, 1959-2026

In Memoriam: Richard Sias, 1946-2026

In Memoriam: Stephen Joel Paris, 1938-2026

InsurOp-Eds

InSurOp-Ed: Another Cautionary Tale of Underinsurance

InSurOp-Ed: Another Cautionary Tale of Underinsurance

By Bill Wilson

RAIS Executive Team On COVID 19 Impact To Massachusetts insurance industry

InsurOp-Ed: COVID19: Forward-looking economic framework for agency planning

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InSurOp-Ed: Am I Legally Liable?

InSurOp-Ed: Am I Legally Liable?

By Bill Wilson

Should Insurance Agents Help Advocate Claims?

Should Agents Advocate For Insureds In Claim Denials?

By Bill Wilson

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