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In Memoriam

W. R. Berkley Corporation Announces the Passing of Its Founder and Executive Chairman, William R. Berkley

June 15, 2026 by AC Editor

William R Berkley founder of W R Berkley Corporation and leader in commercial insurance industry

William R. Berkley, founder of W. R. Berkley Corporation, has died at 80, leaving a legacy of underwriting discipline and industry leadership.

In Memoriam: Thomas A. Lawson, 1956-2026

March 22, 2026 by AC Editor

In Memoriam: Thomas A. Lawson, 1956-2026

Former Chairman and CEO of FM Global

In Memoriam: Thomas R. Barrett, 1936-2025

October 31, 2025 by AC Editor

Founded Barrett Insurance, which continues as a local independent agency

In Memoriam: Wayne Hutchins, 1927-2025

October 31, 2025 by AC Editor

A past president of the New Hampshire Association of Domestic Insurance Companies, Mr. Hutchins passed away earlier this year

In Memoriam: William C. Blanker, Director Emeritus A.I.M. Mutual

June 23, 2025 by Owen Gallagher

Led Esleeck Manufacturing Company, Championed Community Outreach

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Career News

Lou Garcia, president and CEO of InsurBanc

Lou Garcia joins InsurBanc as President and CEO

Jared Stuckey, vice president of customer service and underwriting at Plymouth Rock Home Assurance

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: Richard Sias, 1946-2026

In Memoriam: Stephen Joel Paris, 1938-2026

Jean E. Petersen worked more than 30 years at Kirby Insurance Agency in Whitman, Massachusetts.

In Memoriam: Jean E. Petersen, 1939-2026

InsurOp-Eds

Surround Insurance's Kate Terry

Insur OpEd: Four Ways To Improve Your Agency’s Digital Image In No Time At All

By AC Editor

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

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A Feast Without the Fiasco: Tips to Help Policyholders Host Safely This Thanksgiving

By AC Editor

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Mass. Agent Op-Ed: My Volunteer Hurricane Relief Work After Hurricane Harvey

By AC Editor

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