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Update: After Seven Years, the Division of Insurance Dropped Its Case to Revoke John Rapo’s License

June 1, 2026 by Owen Gallagher

The Massachusetts Division of Insurance withdrew its enforcement case against former insurance producer John Rapo.

The Massachusetts Division of Insurance has withdrawn its long-running enforcement action against former insurance producer John Rapo, ending the case without penalties, findings, or license revocation.

Cowbell Report: Cyber Claims Up But Ransom Payments Fall

May 18, 2026 by Owen Gallagher

Illustration depicting rising cyber insurance claims and ransomware exposure in 2026

Cowbell’s latest cyber claims report says U.S. cyber insurance losses are rising even as premium volume declines and ransomware tactics evolve.

Auto Insurance Shopping Active As Rate Filings Turn Negative

May 18, 2026 by Owen Gallagher

TransUnion Q2 2026 report cover with a blue car, city skyline, house model, and charts; headline: Auto Shopping Remains Elevated As Rate Filings Turn Negative.

TransUnion says auto insurance shopping remained elevated in early 2026 as rate filings turned negative and competition intensified.

Top 10 Inland Marine Insurers | 2022 New England Market Share Reports

August 23, 2022 by AC Editor

A look at the top inland marine insurers in New England.

The Insurance Information Institute & The Institutes To Affiliate

June 30, 2020 by Agency Checklists

The Two Organizations to Unify Their Voices and Modernize Their Capabilities.

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After Sixty-Plus Years in “the Best Job in the World”, Warren Buffet Becomes Chairman Emeritus

Plymouth Rock Names Caroline McGarry Territory Sales Manager

Liberty Mutual Elects Thomas H. Lee Partners Co-CEO Scott Sperling to Board of Directors

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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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InsurOp-Eds

InSurOp-Ed: What ChatGPT Says About Exclusions in Insurance Policies…

By Nina Kallen

InSur-Op-Ed: Claim Denials and Agency Accommodations

By Bill Wilson

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

By AC Editor

Agency Checklists Op-Ed on New Berkshire Hathaways Small Commercial Policy THREE

InsurOp-Ed: From 2.0 to 3

By Bill Wilson

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In Memoriam

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

In Memoriam: Jean E. Petersen, 1939-2026

Gordon Elliott Taylor, longtime owner of the Blackmer Insurance Agency in Shelburne, Massachusetts, who served the local insurance community for decades.

In Memoriam: Gordon Elliott Taylor

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

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

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