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Bureau of Insurance

The Bureau of Insurance regulates the insurance industry through examining and licensing procedures of insurance companies, licensing producers, reviewing rates and coverage forms, conducting audits, and by sponsoring programs that enhance awareness of and compliance with State laws. The Bureau has authority to enforce the State's insurance laws and rules, initiate investigations, and hold hearings concerning possible infractions.

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Recent Press Releases / Recent News
  • Insurance Superintendent Alerts Consumers and Businesses to Flood-damaged Vehicles in Aftermath of Superstorm Sandy
  • Maine Bureau of Insurance Obtains More Than $3 Million in Recoveries for Consumers in 2012; State Agency Handled Almost 9,000 Inquiries and Over 850 Complaint Cases
  • Maine Ranked in Top Ten for Affordability of Homeowners and Personal Auto Insurance
  • Superintendent of Insurance Highlights Final Days of Medicare Open Enrollment Period and Offers Tips to Protect Consumers While Making Important Decisions
  • Bureau of Insurance Announces Approval of Decrease in Workers’ Compensation Loss Costs
  • Bureau of Insurance Investigation Results in Return of More than $1.3 Million to Maine Consumer
  • Superintendent of Insurance Reminds Consumers to Review Coverage During Medicare Open Enrollment Period and Offers Tips to Protect Seniors
  • In the Wake of Sandy, Superintendent of Insurance Shares Important Reminders for Maine Consumers and Business Owners
  • Bureau of Insurance Reminds Consumers of September 28th Deadline Regarding Long-Term Care Partnership Program
  • Maine Bureau of Insurance Highlights New Mobile App That Takes the Guesswork Out of Auto Accidents
  • Bureau of Insurance Issues Flood Insurance Alert
  • Bureau of Insurance Issues Cease and Desist Order In Fraudulent Insurance Scheme
  • Flood of 1987: 25 Years Later; Maine’s Bureau of Insurance Encourages Home and Business Owners to Mark Anniversary by Considering Flood Insurance
  • Maine Bureau of Insurance Obtains More Than $2.5 Million in Recoveries for Consumers in 2011
  • Insurance Superintendent Highlights Auto Insurance Anniversary and Announces Maine’s Ranking Among States with Most Affordable Auto Insurance
  • Bureau of Insurance Approves Requested 3.2% Decrease in Workers’ Compensation Loss Costs
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    Last Updated: February 19, 2013