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Insurance Rates in 2027: Property Falls as Auto Liability Rises

October 26, 2026 by Owen Gallagher

Willis 2027 insurance forecast showing falling commercial property rates and rising auto liability rates, illustrated by a commercial building and trucks.

Willis’s 2027 insurance market forecast points to continued reductions in commercial property rates while auto liability and excess casualty rates rise. The report also identifies improving high-value homeowners insurance conditions in Massachusetts.

Arbella Opens First Commercial Lines Office in New Hampshire

August 31, 2026 by AC Editor

Arbella Insurance Group's commercial lines office in Bedford, New Hampshire.

Arbella opened its first commercial lines office in Bedford, New Hampshire, to support independent agents and expand its growing commercial insurance business.

CQ3-2025 P/C Market Survey: Premium Growth Slows Sharply

November 18, 2025 by AC Editor

Rates in Massachusetts

Commercial Property Posts First Decrease Since 2017

Arbella Insurance Launches Cover Your Assets In-Home Business Owner’s Policy Program

December 14, 2021 by AC Editor

New program is designed with Massachusetts small home-based business in mind.

Baker: Law May Help Commercial Properties Convert to Housing

February 10, 2021 by State House News Service

Agency Checklists, MA Insurance News, Mass. Insurance News

A housing law Governor Baker signed last month as part of a larger economic development bill will make it easier for cities and towns to zone new housing developments.

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Career News

Lou Garcia, president and CEO of InsurBanc

Lou Garcia joins InsurBanc as President and CEO

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Plymouth Rock Home Assurance Names Jared Stuckey VP of Customer Service and Underwriting 

Morris “Mo” Tooker of The Hartford

Morris “Mo” Tooker to Succeed Christopher Swift as The Hartford CEO in 2027

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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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MA Division of Insurance Announcements

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: Am I Legally Liable?

InSurOp-Ed: Am I Legally Liable?

By Bill Wilson

How Agents Can Ensure Home Improvement Projects Are Reflected Properly Within Their Clients’ Homeowners Policies

By Jim Hyatt

Agency Checklists Massachusetts insurance event

InsurOp-Ed: How “Skills-Based Hiring” Could Transform The Insurance Industry

By AC Editor

InsurOp-Ed: Transitioning to The Gallagher Way

By Tim Lodge

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