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Governor John E. Baldacci and Insurance Superintendent Mila Kofman recognized The Concord Group Insurance Companies on Friday for creating a fuel assistance program to benefit many of its policyholders in Maine and Vermont. This one-time program is expected to provide $500,000 in assistance.

“We appreciate the significant effort being made by The Concord Group to assist policyholders in meeting their home heating expenses this winter,” Governor Baldacci stated. “This unique initiative will help many Mainers remain safe and warm as the weather grows colder.”

The Concord Group has approximately 35,000 homeowner and mobile homeowner policyholders in Maine. Those with a policy as of October 31st will be eligible to register for a $100 fuel payment. A monthly drawing will be held each month—December through March—to determine those selected for the fuel payment. Upwards of $200,000 of the program’s $500,000 total funding is expected to benefit residents of Maine.

“It’s important to acknowledge the leadership of businesses in Maine that are seeking to address home heating concerns—especially during this time of national economic uncertainty,” said the Governor. “We are pleased to add The Concord Group to the list of companies responding to the needs of our neighbors.”

Concord Group policyholders can obtain more information or register for this $100 fuel assistance opportunity online at www.concordgroupinsurance.com. They can also contact their Independent Agent or visit the Concord Group office in Auburn. The Concord Group is headquartered in Concord, New Hampshire. It has been in business since 1928.

The Governor and Superintendent Kofman have been working to encourage business leaders and Maine residents to identify ways to help one another during this heating season. Comprehensive information regarding Governor Baldacci’s energy initiative is available through the State’s website (www.maine.gov) under “Energy: Information and Assistance” on the homepage.

The Bureau of Insurance is part of the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation which encourages sound ethical business practices through high quality, impartial and efficient regulation of insurers, financial institutions, creditors, investment providers, and numerous professions and occupations for the purpose of protecting the citizens of Maine. Consumers can reach the Bureau through its web site at www.maine.gov/insurance; by calling 800-300-5000 in state; or by writing to Bureau of Insurance, 34 State House Station, Augusta ME 04333.

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Last Updated: April 7, 2009 2:46 PM