Massachusetts insurance market News

Progressive Appointing New Independent Agents in Massachusetts

The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies announced it is actively appointing new agents for its auto product in Massachusetts. The Mayfield Village, Ohio-based Progressive said Massachusetts became the 50th and final state in Progressive’s national auto product rollout, which went …

Massachusetts Fines GEICO $275K for Accident Reporting Inconsistencies

Massachusetts Insurance Commissioner Joseph Murphy announced Thursday an agreement with auto insurance giant GEICO to resolve inconsistencies in its reporting of auto accident information to Massachusetts state agencies and policyholders. Under the terms of the agreement, GEICO will modify certain …

Mass. Regulator Offers Update on Industry Developments, Boston Bombing Claims

Massachusetts’ top insurance regulator recently spoke about the state of the insurance industry in Massachusetts, with topics ranging from the auto insurance marketplace and the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act to Boston bombing insurance claims. Speaking at the Massachusetts Association …