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Mass. ruling revives possibility of auto assigned risk plan Whether Massachusetts will implement an assigned risk plan for its private passenger auto market was considered a dead issue when in January the incoming Patrick administration suspended rules to create one, …

Mass. ruling revives possibility of auto assigned risk plan

Whether Massachusetts will implement an assigned risk plan for its private passenger auto market was considered a dead issue when in January the incoming Patrick administration suspended rules to create one, but now the administration has signaled that the idea …

10 Mass. ruling revives possibility of auto assigned risk plan

Commissioner Burnes surprises industry by keeping issue alive 10 Neighbors seek to drain N.Y. City’s reservoirs to stem flooding But city officials worry about the risk of a summer drought 10 Study questions insurance cost effect on Pa. doctor supply …

People and Places

Steve Taylor has been promoted to regional sales director for Encompass Insurance in New York and New Jersey. Taylor joined Allstate in 1978 as an underwriter trainee. He was promoted to various management positions in underwriting and sales, including regional …

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Outdoor Recreation and Hospitality Nuts & Bolts: The Great Outdoors Insurance Program written by Gillingham & Associates provides comprehensive coverage for Outdoor Recreation and Hospitality industries. Classes: guest ranches, guides & outfitters, resorts, hunting & fishing lodges, RV parks & …

People

Insurance broker Marsh Inc. has appointed Rob McGinnis as the leader of its U.S. Consumer Business, which includes the U.S. operations of the firm’s Affinity, Program, and Private Client Services businesses. Previously, McGinnis was president and chief executive officer, Life …

New Markets

My New Markets Commercial Auto Nuts & Bolts: Arrowhead General Insurance Agency Inc. has a commercial auto liability and physical damage coverage program for the standard market. Extra heavy vehicles are accepted, and “Sym 1” is available on fleets of …

Three in Mass. Plead Guilty in $30 Million Unreported Payroll Scheme

Three Quincy, Mass. residents pleaded guilty on Tuesday as their federal trial was to begin on charges they failed to pay required taxes and insurance for hundreds of temporary workers over a decade. Prosecutors said the unreported cash payroll totaled …

Alleged Key Suspect in Major Mass. Auto Insurance Scam Pleads Not Guilty

A former Lawrence resident who allegedly played a key role in auto insurance scams pleaded not guilty this week to charges of insurance fraud and filing a false Registry of Motor Vehicle document, prosecutors said. Luis Perez was extradited from …

Main Street America Rolls Out Multivariate Personal Lines Rating

The Main Street America Group announced today the launch of its Personal Auto MVP (multivariate program), a rating program designed to provide greater pricing flexibility for the super regional property-casualty insurance carrier’s new personal auto policies. Personal Auto MVP has …