Maine News

Feds Hint at Compromise with States over Real ID National License

There are signs of a potential compromise to end the Bush administration’s standoff with states resisting new standards for driver’s licenses. For people who live in those holdout states, the dispute raises the specter of hassles at airports and federal …

Fireman’s Fund Offers Uninsured/Underinsured Protection

Novato, Calif.-based Fireman’s Fund Insurance Co. announced it will offer new uninsured/underinsured liability protection as an endorsement to its Prestige Excess policy – personal liability coverage that protects the customer from damages they incur due to the wrongful acts of …

Grocery Chain’s Data Breach Shows Even Protected Systems Vulnerable

It was during the card approval process that more than 4 million customer accounts at grocery stores in the Northeast and Florida were exposed to fraud, even though the company meets the latest standards for data security, a spokeswoman said …

ASPN Expands Regional Territories, Names 5 New Vice Presidents

ASPN (Agency Specialty Product Network) announced it is expanding its regional territories from seven to 11 in the U.S. In addition to the five curent ASPN regional vice presidents, ASPN has added five new regional vice presidents to further increase …

Credit Card Data Stolen from U.S. Supermarket Chain

A computer hacker stole thousands of credit card numbers after breaching security at two U.S. grocery store chains owned by Belgium-based Delhaize Group SA , the companies said Monday. Nearly 2,000 cases of fraud have been linked to the breach, …

Maine Fire Destroys Boatyard Building

A fire early Saturday at a boat repair and storage yard along the Piscataqua River in Eliot, Maine destroyed a building containing several boats and the company’s office. No injuries were reported in the blaze at Patten’s Yacht Yard. Firefighters …

Maine Man Convicted of Drunk Driving for 10th Time

Maine officials say a Clinton man who was convicted last week of drunken driving has the dubious distinction of being the state’s worst OUI offender. Fifty-seven-year-old Daniel Dumont was convicted in Waterville District Court for being drunk when he was …

New Markets

The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of 25,000 coverages and programs. To find additional markets, or to submit markets, go to www.MyNewMarkets.com. Blanket Accident Insurance Nuts & Bolts: Francis L. Dean & Associates of Illinois is a …

Maine County Dogged by Police Canine Liability

Three police dogs that work for the Cumberland County, Maine Sheriff’s Department were being confined to their kennels while off-duty. The issue of liability arose when Jag, a German shepherd, bit a newspaper carrier in Auburn in 2006, leading to …

New Markets

The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of 25,000 coverages and programs. To find additional markets, or to submit markets, go to www.MyNewMarkets.com. Blanket Accident Insurance Nuts & Bolts: Francis L. Dean & Associates of Illinois is a …