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MountainOne Insurance Becomes 15th Massachusetts Agency With MAIA Five Star Designation

October 6, 2026 by AC Editor

MountainOne Insurance earns MAIA Five Star Agency Designation

MountainOne Insurance has earned the Massachusetts Association of Insurance Agents’ Five Star Agency Designation, becoming the 15th agency in the state to hold the recognition.

InsurOp-Ed: The Next Chapter for Independent Insurance Agencies

May 18, 2026 by AC Contributor

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Independent insurance agencies face rising costs and tech demands. Strategic partnerships offer support while preserving independence and client relationships.

MountainOne Insurance Agency Opens Great Barrington Office; Expands Presence in Southern Berkshire County

March 17, 2026 by AC Editor

Appointment-Only Office Will Be Staffed by Account Executive Dan Blaisdell

MountainOne Insurance Acquires Amy R. Morey Insurance Agency, Expands into Greenfield

January 12, 2026 by AC Editor

MountainOne Insurance Acquires Amy R. Morey Insurance Agency, Expands into Greenfield

This is the third acquisition for the bank-owned agency in the region

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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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In Memoriam

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

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

MA Division of Insurance Announcements

InsurOp-Eds

InSurOp-Ed: Fried Chicken and Customer Loyalty

By Bill Wilson

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

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

By Nina Kallen

Surround Insurance | Massachusetts

Surround Insurance – Six Months In – In Massachusetts

By AC Editor

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