Massachusetts News

Massachusetts Court Says Livery Firm Liable in Fatal Crash

A livery company and its driver could be held liable in a fatal car accident caused by a drunken passenger after he left the livery van, Massachusetts’ highest court ruled. The Supreme Judicial Court found that Ultimate Livery Service Inc., …

Welcome to Encryption Nation

Stop putting passwords on sticky notes, require passwords for desktops and encrypt all backups. For those that haven’t done so already, insurance agents and agencies are going to have to get smart about encryption – especially those in Massachusetts. That’s …

Declarations

Dear Elaine: Send Money “Given the bearish economic forecasts for the next two to three years, we anticipate the unemployment rate will continue to rise significantly. It is essential that our states have sufficient resources in place to help support …

People

The Insurance Marketing and Communications Association (IMCA) named Richard Look as president. He is a marketing communications veteran with both agency and insurance company experience, and currently serves as vice president of marketing communications for Inventure Inc., a privately owned …

It Figures

$21 Million Settlement amount to be paid by one of the Big Dig’s largest contractors, Modern Continental Construction Inc., related to a fatal tunnel ceiling collapse as well as the cost of fixing leaks in the massive highway project, according …

People

Safeco Insurance and Indiana Insurance, both Liberty Mutual Agency Markets companies, recently announced key management appointments to lead their respective personal and commercial lines operations in their Midwest territory. Christopher T. Allen was named vice president, Safeco Insurance, and Midwest …

New Markets

The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of 25,000 coverages and programs. To find additional markets, or to submit markets, go to www.MyNewMarkets.com. Waste Haulers Market Detail: ELM Insurance Brokers Inc. offers automobile and general liability coverage for …

Insurer Sees Big Spike in Employee Giving in Food Drive for Needy

Insurer Main Street America Group says it has collected more than a ton of non-perishable goods during its annual Thanksgiving food drive. Just in time for the holiday season, the food items have been donated to several food banks located …

Eastern Insurance Hires Chase and Dunlop

Natick, Massachusetts-based insurance agency Eastern Insurance Group has appointed David H. Chase Jr. and Craig E. Dunlop as vice presidents in commercial lines sales. Both will be based out of Eastern’s new branch office in Warwick, Rhode Island. Chase comes …

Massachusetts AG Wants Hearing on Insurance Company’s Auto Rates

Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley has asked the Division of Insurance to initiate an administrative rate proceeding to review the new auto insurance rates of Premier Insurance Co., a subsidiary of Travelers Insurance. Premier filed new rates with the Division …