Acadia Insurance News

TPA’s Quick Denials of First Responders’ Workers’ Comp Claims Draw Penalty

A workers’ compensation insurer must pay $100,000 under an agreement with Vermont state regulators because its claims administrator gave short shrift to claims for post-traumatic stress disorder and other occupational diseases. Acadia Insurance Co. on April 18 reached an agreement …

Acadia Insurance Appoints Grimes as Chief Financial Officer Succeeding Hamblen

Acadia Insurance, a Berkley company, has appointed Simone Grimes as chief financial officer. She succeeds Charlie Hamblen, who will retire later this year. Grimes has senior leadership experience in finance and insurance, previously working at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), then as a …

Acadia Insurance Hires Former New Hampshire Insurance Commissioner Elias

Acadia Insurance, a regional underwriter based in Westbrook, Maine, has hired former New Hampshire Insurance Commissioner John Elias to its management team as senior vice president and chief underwriting officer. He will be based in the company’s Westbrook office. Elias …

W. R. Berkley Corporation Appoints LeBlanc as President of Acadia Insurance

W. R. Berkley Corporation has appointed David J. LeBlanc as president of Acadia Insurance, a Berkley Company. He succeeds Douglas M. Nelson, who has been appointed chairman of Acadia Insurance. The appointments are effective immediately. LeBlanc has more than 35 …

Acadia Insurance Appoints Morse as Regional VP, Branch Manager in New York

Acadia Insurance, a Berkley Company, has appointed Tim Morse as regional vice president and branch manager of its New York branch, effective January 1, 2019. He succeeds Joe Gresia, who on January 1, 2019, was appointed senior vice president and …

New Program for Pet Services Professionals Available From Acadia Insurance

Acadia Insurance, a Berkley Company, is now offering specialized coverage beyond what is typically covered in a standard business owner policy for pet-focused businesses including: Kennels and daycare Pet groomers Pet trainers Veterinarians and pet hospitals Pet stores Pet food …

Acadia Insurance Launches Small Business Product in Maine, New Hampshire

Acadia Insurance, a W. R. Berkley Co., has launched a new insurance policy for small businesses in Maine and New Hampshire called AcadiaAdvantage. The product is expected to be available in additional states this fall. AcadiaAdvantage combines features of a …

Acadia Insurance in Maine Announces 2 Promotions

Acadia Insurance, a Westbrook, Maine-based subsidiary of W.R. Berkley Corp., promoted David LeBlanc to senior vice president, chief underwriting and marketing officer; he will be based in Acadia’s home office in Westbrook. Acadia Insurance also promoted Sharon Pontes to regional …

Acadia Insurance in Maine Announces 2 Appointments

Acadia Insurance, a Westbrook, Maine-based subsidiary of W. R. Berkley Corp., announced two appointments in its specialty marine unit.Acadia Insurance said Mark Groenheide will assume the role of assistant vice president, specialty marine. In his new role, he will be …