Maine News

New Markets

Non-franchised Auto DealersNuts & Bolts: DMI Insurance Services Inc. has expanded the range of markets it supplies to producers serving non-franchised auto dealers and automotive specialty shops. The new markets will supply liability and physical damage coverage not been readily …

IN MAINE, DON’T LINGER ON THE FRONT PORCH

David Luxton awoke to the sound of shattering glass as a car smashed into his porch during the night. Less than 48 hours later, another car knocked his porch off its foundation. All told, vehicles careening out of control on …

News Briefs

In Maine, don’t linger on the front porch David Luxton awoke to the sound of shattering glass as a car smashed into his porch during the night. Less than 48 hours later, another car knocked his porch off its foundation. …

New Markets

New Markets Nuts & Bolts: DMI Insurance Services Inc. has expanded the range of markets it supplies to producers serving non-franchised auto dealers and automotive specialty shops. The new markets will supply liability and physical damage coverage not been readily …

New Markets

New Markets Nuts & Bolts: The Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. introduced Universal Excess, a new excess insurance policy that fits firmly over directors and officers, fiduciary, employment practice, miscellaneous professional and tech errors and omissions products issued by any …

News Currents

Conn. trucker and victims battle insurer over certificate Lawsuits stemming from a deadly crash at the base of Avon Mountain in Connecticut last July have led to an unlikely alliance between the victims and the owner of the trucking company …

Maine Weighs Expansion of Dirigo

The Baldacci administration and board chairman of the Dirigo Health Agency that the Maine governor has championed recently urged a legislative panel to expand the authority of the agency board. A bill brought before the Legislature’s Insurance and Financial Services …

Maine School Settles Over Death of Cross Country Runner

A Maine lawsuit brought by the mother of a 14-year-old runner who died while competing in a cross-country race has ended in a $100,000 settlement. School Adminstrative District 34 agreed to the settlement with the estate of Joseph DiPrete-DiGioia of …

State DWP Surplus Ratio

Surplus Supporting Homeowners Market (80%) MA $980 M $32 B 32.9 CT $637 M $55 B 86.1 ME $193 M $41 B 212.7 NH $192 M $44 B 228.6 RI $162 M $36 B 220.8 VT $104 M $47 B …

In Conn., Victims, Trucking Firm Team Up Against Insurer to Claim Coverage

Lawsuits stemming from a deadly crash at the base of Avon Mountain in Connecticut last July have led to an unlikely alliance between the victims and the owner of the trucking company at the center of the litigation. To successfully …