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Nearly 200 Years Later, These P&C Insurers Still Do Business in Massachusetts

October 19, 2026 by AC Editor

Historical illustration of New England showing a nineteenth-century harbor, antique fire insurance policy, and map of Massachusetts and surrounding states.

Some of Massachusetts’ oldest property and casualty insurers have been in business for nearly 200 years or more. From Norfolk & Dedham and Hingham Mutual to Quincy Mutual, The Andover Companies, and The Hanover, a look at the historic insurers that continue to serve policyholders today.

Insurance Library Announces 2026 Members of the Hess Benefactor Society

August 3, 2026 by AC Contributor

Insurance Library Henry E. Hess Benefactor Society

The Insurance Library names six 2026 Henry E. Hess Benefactor Society members, recognizing its highest levels of financial support.

4th Look 2026: Look 2026: Market Share Report for MA Auto Insurance Marketplace

July 13, 2026 by AC Editor

Massachusetts private passenger automobile insurance market share rankings

Agency Checklists analyzes April 2026 CAR data, ranking Massachusetts private passenger auto insurers by market share, exposures, and market concentration.

4th Look 2026: Market Share Report for MA Commercial Auto Insurers

July 13, 2026 by AC Editor

Massachusetts commercial auto insurance market share and premiums based on CAR data

Safety, Commerce and Arbella lead the Massachusetts commercial auto insurance market. See market share rankings, premiums, and carrier concentration.

Vermont Mutual To Reorganize As Mutual Holding Company

July 12, 2026 by Owen Gallagher

Sign for Vermont Mutual Insurance Group with logo and brick building in background.

Vermont Mutual is seeking policyholder approval to reorganize into a mutual holding company while preserving mutual ownership and independent agency distribution.

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Lou Garcia joins InsurBanc as President and CEO

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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

InsurOp-Ed: InsurTech Conferences – Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil, See No Evil

By Bill Wilson

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

By Bill Wilson

How Agents Can Ensure Home Improvement Projects Are Reflected Properly Within Their Clients’ Homeowners Policies

By Jim Hyatt

InsurOp-Ed: Transitioning to The Gallagher Way

By Tim Lodge

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