Maine News

Uninsured Drivers Travel Under the Radar

Two things are abundantly clear when it comes to the issue of uninsured motorists: The problem is a big one and it’s nearly impossible to know with any certainty how many uninsured drivers there are on the nation’s roads. “The …

St. Paul Creates New England Territory; Appoints Michael G. Connor Regional Executive

The St. Paul Companies announced the creation of a new regional territory to address the business growth and distribution opportunities in the New England corridor, which includes Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont and upstate New York. The …

N.C. Auto Rates Drop to Ninth-Lowest in U.S.

The North Carolina Department of Insurance noted that a report released by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) indicates that North Carolina has the ninth lowest auto insurance rates in the nation, breaking into the top 10 after hovering …

Insurers See Mixed Results in 2003 Legislation Affecting Motorcycle Insurance

As the public’s interest in motorcycle riding has reportedly grown over the last decade, so has insurance company interest grown in meeting the needs of this segment of the marketplace. According to the Motorcycle Industry Council, (MIC) 2002 sales were …

NCOIL Scoring Model Reportedly Garners Support in States

The reported increasing popularity of the National Conference of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) Insurance Scoring Model Act and the publication of two significant studies showing an irrefutable link between credit-based insurance scores and risk of loss have apparently helped to mitigate …

CIC, CISR Scholarships Awarded at NAIW Convention

Austin, Texas-based the Societies of Certified Insurance Counselors and Certified Insurance Service Representatives announced the presentation of 23 scholarships at the 62nd Annual Convention of the National Association of Insurance Women held in Nashville, Tenn. Each scholarship grants full tuition …

OneBeacon Announces “Tailored Insurance Solutions” with OnePac

Maine Adjourns; Legislature Addresses Scoring, Privacy and Workers’ Comp

The Maine legislature tackled several important issues this session such as credit-based insurance scores and workers’ compensation, however it deferred action on establishing building codes and creating a joint underwriting authority to address affordability issues with coastal property. Maine joined …

InVEST Silent Auction to Fund Student Scholarships

InVEST, an education program to strengthen the insurance industry by attracting a large pool of qualified insurance recruits, is seeking items for its annual Silent Auction being held in conjunction with the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America’s Las …

NAIER Announces CSR Award Winners

The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research announced the selection of the state winners of the 2003 Outstanding CSR of the Year Award. The award originated in 1991 to recognize the contributions of outstanding customer service representatives within the …