April 29, 2022
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 …
March 15, 2021
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 …
March 9, 2020
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 …
October 22, 2019
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 …
January 9, 2019
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 …
February 21, 2018
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 …
August 15, 2014
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 …
May 16, 2014
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 …
April 4, 2014
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 …