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Arbella Insurance Group promotes Ellen Mann to Vice President of Human Resources. A 19-year company veteran, Mann has been a driving force behind the company's award-winning, people-first culture. QUINCY, Mass., September 22, 2026 - The Arbella Insurance Group ("Arbella") today announced the promotion of Ellen Mann to Vice President of Human Resources. Mann, who joined Arbella in 2007, has spent the past 19 years building, leading, and sustaining Arbella's award-winning people-first workplace, one that has been recognized by the Boston Business Journal as a "Best Places to Work" for 18 consecutive years. As Vice President of HR, reporting to Arbella's Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Gayle O'Connell, Mann will continue to oversee Arbella's people strategy and management of the Human Resources function, including talent acquisition and development, employee retention programs, compensation and benefits, total rewards, payroll, and HRIS. Over the course of her career, Mann has led efforts to embed diversity, equity, and inclusion into Arbella's culture and operations and has significantly increased diversity hires over the last six years. She has been a consistent champion of wellness, fitness and employee well-being. In her current role as AVP of HR, Mann also serves in a consultative leadership capacity within the organization, helping to align employee performance with the company's strategic business plans and providing coaching and guidance to leaders at all levels on succession planning, staffing, compensation, and organizational development. "Ellen is the embodiment of what it means to put people first," said O'Connell, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at Arbella Insurance Group. "For nearly two decades, she has been a steady hand and driving force behind the culture that makes Arbella a place where people genuinely want to work and grow. Her dedication to our employees, and to upholding the values that define us, is reflected in every recognition we've received. She is well deserving of this promotion." Since her tenure began at Arbella, Mann has held progressive roles within the organization, including Human Resources Talent Manager, Director of Human Resources, and Assistant Vice President of Human Resources. Prior to joining Arbella, Mann served as a Senior HR Representative at Putnam Investments for more than a decade, and as a Human Resources Consultant at Mercer HR. She serves on the Board of Directors for St. Mary's Center for Women and Children and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business from Saint Anselm College. About the Arbella Insurance Group Established in 1988, the Arbella Insurance Group (www.arbella.com) has an AM Best Financial strength rating of A "excellent" and more than $1 billion in revenue and over $2 billion in assets. Headquartered in Quincy, Massachusetts, Arbella is a customer-focused, regional property and casualty insurance company, providing commercial insurance products in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island and New Hampshire, and personal insurance products in Massachusetts and Connecticut. Recognized as one of the Boston Business Journal's "Best Places to Work" for 17 consecutive years, Arbella is deeply committed to maintaining high levels of employee satisfaction and supporting a positive and inclusive workplace culture. Arbella attributes its success to their dedicated employees, strong agent partnerships, and community focus. Christine Williamson Greenough Communications Insurance for New englanders. Arbella sells insurance through local independent agents and Arbella Insurance Group work with some of the best in the area. They live and work where you do, and their expert advice given with a personal touch can make all the difference in getting you the insurance you really need.

Arbella Insurance Group named one of Boston Business Journal's Most Charitable Companies in Massachusetts, marking 18 consecutive years. QUINCY, Mass., September 17, 2026 - Arbella Insurance Group (Arbella) is pleased to announce that the Boston Business Journal (BBJ) has named the Company as one of the region's top corporate charitable contributors, receiving its annual 2026 Corporate Citizenship Awards for the 18th year in a row. "This recognition belongs to Arbella's employees and independent agents, whose generosity makes giving back a core part of our company culture," said Paul Brady, Chief Executive Officer of the Arbella Insurance Group. "Their commitment and dedication to the greater Boston community continues to inspire all of us at Arbella, year after year." Arbella and its Foundation are proud to support various organizations within social justice, immigration reform, food security, education, and more. In 2025, the Arbella Insurance Foundation gave $2.4M to support 500 charitable organizations across New England. Arbella employee volunteers contributed more than 1,700 hours of service during the year, further amplifying the Foundation's impact. Together in 2025, the Foundation, Arbella employees, and independent agents donated and volunteered to make a substantial difference across New England. "We are thrilled to recognize our list of the Top Charitable Contributors in Massachusetts - companies who gave $100,000 or more to Mass.-based charities in 2025. Collectively, they gave more than $417 million in cash contributions - a testament to the generosity of our community," said Boston Business Journal Market President and Publisher Carolyn Jones. The BBJ's Most Charitable Companies list is published annually to showcase companies that promote and prioritize giving back to their communities. The honorees this year include companies from such industry sectors as financial and professional services, healthcare, technology, retail, and professional sports. Arbella, whose contributions in many instances include both the corporation and its charitable foundation, will be honored at the BBJ's 21st Annual Corporate Citizenship Awards on Wednesday, September 16th from 5:30pm-8:30pm. About the Arbella Insurance Group Established in 1988, the Arbella Insurance Group (www.arbella.com) has an AM Best Financial strength rating of A "excellent" and more than $1 billion in revenue and over $2 billion in assets. Headquartered in Quincy, Massachusetts, Arbella is a customer-focused, regional property and casualty insurance company, providing commercial insurance products in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island and New Hampshire, and personal insurance products in Massachusetts and Connecticut. Recognized as one of the Boston Business Journal's "Best Places to Work" for 17 consecutive years, Arbella is deeply committed to maintaining high levels of employee satisfaction and supporting a positive and inclusive workplace culture. Arbella attributes its success to their dedicated employees, strong agent partnerships, and community focus. About the Arbella Insurance Foundation The Arbella Insurance Group founded the Arbella Insurance Foundation in 2005. Recognized as one of the Boston Business Journal's "Top Charitable Contributors" for 18 consecutive years, the mission of Arbella's Foundation is to engage in activities and to support not-for-profit organizations that have a significant positive impact on the people and communities served by Arbella. Christine Williamson Greenough Communications What did Arbella Insurance Group win? Arbella was named one of the Boston Business Journal's 2026 Corporate Citizenship Award honorees, recognized as one of Massachusetts' Most Charitable Companies. This marks the 18th consecutive year Arbella has made the list. How much did Arbella give to charity in 2025? The Arbella Insurance Foundation donated $2.4 million to support 500 charitable organizations across New England in 2025. Arbella employees also volunteered more than 1,700 hours during the year. What criteria does BBJ use for the Most Charitable Companies list? The list recognizes companies that gave $100,000 or more to Massachusetts-based charities in 2025. This year's honorees collectively contributed more than $417 million in cash donations, spanning industries including financial and professional services, healthcare, technology, retail, and professional sports. When and where is the BBJ Corporate Citizenship Awards event? The 21st Annual Corporate Citizenship Awards takes place Wednesday, September 16th, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., where Arbella will be honored alongside this year's other honorees. Insurance for New englanders. Arbella sells insurance through local independent agents and Arbella Insurance Group work with some of the best in the area. They live and work where you do, and their expert advice given with a personal touch can make all the difference in getting you the insurance you really need.