May 09, 2009

Commerce Insurance Company Undergoes New Branding Efforts as “A MAPFRE Company”

April 23, 2009

MAPFRE increased in 2008 its net result 23.2%, to 900.7 million euros - Revenues exceeded 17,700 million euros, a 19% increase over the previous year, will increase total dividend to 0.15 euros per share

June 05, 2008

MAPFRE Completes Acquisition of Commerce

March 21, 2008

The Commerce Group, Inc. (CGI) Annual Report on Form 10-K is available

February 14, 2008

The Commerce Group, Inc. (CGI) Directors Approve Quarterly Dividend

February 14, 2008

Commerce Group Shareholders Approve MAPFRE Merger

February 04, 2008

The Commerce Group, Inc. Announces 2007 Fourth Quarter Results and Comparison to 2006

November 19, 2007

Commerce Insurance Files Personal Auto Rate Decrease With More Than Two-Thirds of Customers Expected to Receive Lower Rates

November 16, 2007

The Commerce Group, Inc. (CGI) Directors Approve Quarterly Dividend

October 31, 2007

The Commerce Group, Inc. announces MAPFRE Conference Call

October 30, 2007

MAPFRE Reaches an Agreement to Acquire US Insurer The Commerce Group, Inc. for €1,538 Million ($2,207 Million)
It Will Be a Decisive Step in MAPFRE’s International Strategy and the Largest Investment in the History of the Group

October 25, 2007

The Commerce Group, Inc. Announces 2007 Third Quarter Results and Comparison to 2006

August 17, 2007

The Commerce Group, Inc. (CGI) Directors Approve Quarterly Dividend

August 16, 2007

Bay Finance Company To Stop Writing Mortgages

August 08, 2007

The Commerce Group and Commerce Banc Insurance Services Reach Comprehensive Agreement - Firms Will Explore Partnership Opportunities in Massachusetts, New Jersey, And Other Mid-Atlantic States

July 26, 2007

The Commerce Group, Inc. Announces 2007 Second Quarter Results and Comparison to 2006

July 17, 2007

The Commerce Group, Inc. Announces Conference Call Today at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time with Credit Suisse on Recently Announced Changes to the Massachusetts Personal Automobile Regulatory Environment
A replay of the Personal Auto Insurance Industry in Massachusetts conference call (ID# 9036209) is available until July 31 st at the following numbers, domestic (877) 519-4471 and international (971) 341-3080.

June 18, 2007

The Commerce Group, Inc. Enters Into Agreement With Stonewood Insurance Services Expects To Expand Auto Insurance Sales In California

May 18, 2007

The Commerce Group, Inc. (CGI) Directors Increase Stock Buyback Authorization and Approve Regular Quarterly Dividend

April 25, 2007

The Commerce Group, Inc. Announces 2007 First Quarter Results and Comparison to 2006

April 02, 2007

The Commerce Group, Inc. Finalizes Acquisition
Of New York Based State-Wide Insurance Company

February 16, 2007

The Commerce Group, Inc. (CGI) Directors Approve 20% Increase in Quarterly Dividend

February 01, 2007

The Commerce Group, Inc. Announces 2006 Fourth Quarter Results and Comparison to 2005

January 12, 2007

Commerce Seeks Approval for 5% AAA Discount for 2007 Rates

December 26, 2006

The Commerce Group, Inc. To Enter New York and New Jersey Markets

December 13, 2006

Commerce Insurance and AAA Southern New England
Enter Into Twenty Year Agreement

November 17, 2006

The Commerce Group, Inc. (CGI) Directors Approve Regular Quarterly Dividend and Increase Stock Buyback Authorization

November 06, 2006

Lawrence R. Pentis Joins The Commerce Group, Inc.
Will Assume Senior Property & Casualty Leadership Position

October 26, 2006

The Commerce Group, Inc. Announces 2006 Third Quarter Results and Comparison to 2005

August 30, 2006

Gerald Fels, CEO & President of The Commerce Group, Inc., to speak on September 7, 2006 at the Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc. Insurance Conference in New York City

August 23, 2006

Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Issues Ruling on Residual Market Auto Reform

August 18, 2006

The Commerce Group, Inc. (CGI) Directors Approve Regular Quarterly Dividend

August 18, 2006

The Commerce Group, Inc. Announces Two New P & C Insurance Segment Leadership Positions

July 27, 2006

The Commerce Group, Inc. Announces 2006 Second Quarter Results and Comparison to 2005

June 05, 2006

The Commerce Group, Inc. Enhances Catastrophe Reinsurance Program

May 19, 2006

The Commerce Group, Inc. (CGI) Directors Approve Two-For-One Stock Split and 11% Increase In Cash Dividend

April 27, 2006

The Commerce Group, Inc.Announces 2006 First Quarter Results and Comparison to 2005

February 17, 2006

The Commerce Group, Inc. (CGI) Directors Approve 18% Increase in Quarterly Dividend

February 02, 2006

The Commerce Group, Inc. Announces 2005 Fourth Quarter Results and Comparison to 2004

January 19, 2006

The Commerce Group, Inc.'s CEO and Founder, Arthur J. Remillard, Jr., to Retire in Six Months: Board Announces Gerald Fels as New CEO and Chairman Following Transition Period

January 11, 2006

Commerce Seeks Approval for 5% AAA Discount for 2006

November 10, 2005

Gerald Fels, Executive Vice President and CFO of The Commerce Group, Inc., to speak on November 15, 2005 at the Credit Suisse First Boston Insurance Conference in New York City

November 03, 2005

Commerce Insurance & Its Employees Donate Time and Money to Hurricane Katrina Victims - Commerce donations totaling $368,702 have been made to American Red Cross, Catholic Charities, and the Salvation Army

October 27, 2005

The Commerce Group, Inc. Announces 2005 Third Quarter Results and Comparison to 2004

September 02, 2005

Gerald Fels, Executive Vice President and CFO of The Commerce Group, Inc., to speak on September 8, 2005 at the Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc. Insurance Conference in New York City

July 28, 2005

The Commerce Group, Inc. Announces 2005 Second Quarter Results and Comparison to 2004

July 25, 2005

Commerce Insurance Teams Up with In Control Advanced Driver Training Program Targeted at Teenage Drivers

May 20, 2005

The Commerce Group, Inc. -CGI- Raises Quarterly Dividend to $0.38 per Share from $0.33 per Share

April 21, 2005

The Commerce Group, Inc. Announces 2005 First Quarter Results and Comparison to 2004

February 18, 2005

The Commerce Group, Inc. Directors Approve Regular Quarterly Dividend

January 27, 2005

The Commerce Group, Inc. Announces 2004 Fourth Quarter Results and Comparison to 2003

January 05, 2005

The Commerce Insurance Company Asks Court to Review New Massachusetts Residual Market Rules

January 04, 2005

Commerce Seeks Approval for 5% AAA Discount for 2005

November 19, 2004

The Commerce Group, Inc. Directors Approve Regular Quarterly Dividend

October 22, 2004

The Commerce Insurance Company Estimates Pro Forma Impact of the Latest Massachusetts Residual Market Reform Proposal

October 21, 2004

The Commerce Group, Inc. Announces 2004 Third Quarter Results and Comparison to 2003

August 20, 2004

The Commerce Group, Inc. Directors Approve Regular Quarterly Dividend

July 23, 2004

The Commerce Group, Inc. Announces 2004 Second Quarter Results and Comparison to 2003

May 21, 2004

The Commerce Group, Inc. Raises Quarterly Dividend to $0.33 per Share From $0.32 per Share

April 23, 2004

The Commerce Group, Inc. Announces 2004 First Quarter Results and Comparison to 2003

October 17, 2003

Commerce Insurance Company, AAA, and the Mass. Highway Department roll out a 22 vehicle CaresVan fleet.