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City of Taunton Settles Lawsuit against Its Former Insurance Agent for $3,125,000

October 2, 2018 by Owen Gallagher

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The E&O insurer for a Bristol County agency paid the City of Taunton $3,125,00 to settle its claim of inadequate coverage advice.

$2 Million E&O Verdict Against Taunton Agency And Its President

February 13, 2018 by Owen Gallagher

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February 13, 2018 – The City of Taunton won a $2 million verdict against its former insurance agent after a 13-day jury trial.

FBInsure Acquires New Bedford Insurance Agency

November 23, 2014 by AC Editor

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November 22, 2014 – FBInsure, also known as The Farrell Backlund Insurance Agency, is headquartered in Taunton.

Farrell Backlund Solidifies Its Status In Southeastern MA With Latest Acquisition

November 10, 2011 by AC Editor

Both the Taunton Gazette and the Insurance Journal reported this week that the Richardson-Cuddy Agency of Attleboro has merged with Farell Backlund, of Taunton, MA. This merger is poised to make Farrell Backlund one of the largest agencies in southeastern Massachusetts, according to both publications.  Farrell Backlund is part of Bristol County Savings Bank which […]

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Liberty Mutual construction insurance leadership focusing on large infrastructure and commercial projects

Liberty Mutual Insurance Appoints Amy Gross General Manager, North American Construction

Maine Bureau of Insurance leadership transition as Superintendent Robert Carey announces retirement

Maine Bureau of Insurance Announces Retirement of Superintendent Robert Carey

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 

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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

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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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InSurOp-Ed: The CGL Policy and Faulty Workmanship

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In Memoriam

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In Memoriam: Robert Pangione, 1935-2026

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

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