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Best’s Special Report: Personal Auto and Homeowners Markets’ Stabilization Evident Despite a Decline in Approved Rate Changes

May 19, 2026 by AC Contributor

AM Best report showing moderation in auto and homeowners insurance rate increases in 2025

AM Best reports auto and homeowners rate increases moderated in 2025 as loss ratios improved and underwriting results stabilized across personal lines.

The Top Homeowners Insurers in Massachusetts & New England

October 27, 2025 by AC Editor

Massachusetts is the largest homeowners insurance marketplace in New England

U.S. Homeowners Face Rising Insurance Premiums Amid Climate and Economic Pressures

April 14, 2025 by AC Editor

New Insurify Report Predicts 8% Rise in Rates With Average Homeowner Spending $261 More On Home Insurance in 2025

Arbella Announces New Discount For Massachusetts Homeowners

December 10, 2019 by Agency Checklists

Arbella is offering a new 5 percent discount to new or existing home or dwelling fire policies.

Progressive Launches HomeQuote Explorer Featuring Multi-Carrier Quoting Capability

July 31, 2017 by AC Editor

Agency Checklists, MA Insurance News

July 30, 2017 – Progressive is making a push to increase its homeowner’s market share with its new HomeQuote Explorer on-line quoting tool guaranteed to give a consumer a quote in 15 minutes or less along with quotes from multiple carriers.

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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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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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InsurOp-Eds

Why Insurance Doesn't Cover the COVID-19 Pandemic

InsurOp-Ed: What Does “Direct Physical Loss Of Or Damage To Property” Mean?

By Bill Wilson

InsurOpEd: Starting A New Chapter in My Life

By Tara Philbin

Agency Checklists, MA Insurance News, Mass. Insurance News, Bill Wilson, Insurance Commentary

InSurOp-Ed: Beware Online COI Systems!

By Bill Wilson

InsurOp-Ed: The Invisible But Potentially Catastrophic Homeowners Exclusion That’s Not An Exclusion

By Bill Wilson

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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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