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Arbella Appoints New Vice President, Chief Actuary

June 1, 2026 by AC Editor

Arbella Insurance has appointed Jon Swartz as vice president and chief actuary.

Arbella Insurance has appointed Jon Swartz as vice president and chief actuary, overseeing pricing, reserving, data science and governance.

In Memoriam: Eric Cioppa, 1958-2026

May 8, 2026 by AC Editor

Eric Cioppa was Maine's Superintendent of Insurance from 2011 until 2022.

A Former Superintendent of Insurance, Eric Cioppa, had a distinguished 33-year career with the Maine Insurance Bureau of Insurance

Arbella Insurance Group Announces Retirement of Bob Bizak, Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing 

April 29, 2026 by AC Editor

Arbella Insurance leadership transition Bob Bizak retirement Andrew O’Donoghue promotion

Andrew O’Donoghue appointed to the role of Vice President of Sales and Marketing 

King Risk Partners Announces Addition of Michael Christian to Its Board of Directors

April 27, 2026 by AC Editor

Risk Strategies founder Michael Christian

Mr. Christian was the Insurance Library’s Insurance Professional of the Year in 2025

In Memoriam: David H. Knight, 1936-2026

April 27, 2026 by AC Editor

In Memoriam: David H. Knight, 1936-2026

Mr. Knight is the former owner and operator of the Knight Insurance Agency.

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Interviews

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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

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

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