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Maine Department of Professional and Financial Regulation
35 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0035

Phone: (207) 624-8511
Fax: (207) 624-8595

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                                                          Professional & Financial Regulation

                                                          Date

                                                          Description
                                                          12/19/2013 State Officials Issue Consumer Protection Alert Following Data Breach Announcement by Target
                                                          12/4/2013 Department of Professional and Financial Regulation Issues Warning to Consumers about an Unlicensed Former Certified Public Accountant
                                                          10/24/2013 Department of Professional and Financial Regulation Issues Reminder to Consumers and Fuel Dealers about Deadline in Maine Law Regarding Pre-Paid Home Heating Contracts
                                                          8/15/2013 Department of Professional and Financial Regulation Fines Maine Auctioneer, Denies License for Multiple Law Violations and Cautions the Public Against Dealing with Unlicensed Auctioneers
                                                          6/12/2013 Department of Professional and Financial Regulation Reminds Fuel Dealers to Register by June 30th Deadline if Offering Pre-Paid Home Fuel Contracts
                                                          5/24/2013 Maine?s Department of Professional and Financial Regulation Advises Check on Unknown Charities, Especially Following Tragedies
                                                          3/19/2013 In Advance of Veterans Job Fair in Augusta, Governor and State Agency Highlight Initiative to Make Occupational Licensing Easier for Veterans
                                                          12/21/2012 Department of Professional and Financial Regulation Encourages Check on Unknown Charities, Especially Following Tragedies; Reports of Phony Charities in Aftermath of Hurricane Sandy and School Shooting
                                                          10/30/2012 Department of Professional and Financial Regulation Reminds Fuel Dealers and Consumers about October 31st Deadline in New Law Regarding Pre-Paid Contracts
                                                          9/26/2012 Governor and Commissioner Highlight Initiative to Make Occupational Licensing Easier and Quicker for Veterans
                                                          8/30/2012 Maine's Office of Securities and Bureau of Financial Institutions Issue Alert Regarding Alleged $600 Million Online Ponzi Scheme Involving 'ZeekRewards,com'
                                                          7/24/2012 Department of Professional and Financial Regulation Highlights DECD Small Business Survey
                                                          7/19/2012 Legislative Working Group Requests Comments from Public to Help Improve Access to Health Care Cost and Quality Information
                                                          7/9/2012 Department of Professional and Financial Regulation Warns Public about Central Maine Real Estate Appraiser with Revoked License
                                                          6/20/2012 Department of Professional and Financial Regulation Issues Reminder to Consumers and Fuel Dealers about June 30th Deadline in New Maine Law Regarding Pre-Paid Contracts
                                                          5/18/2012 Department of Professional and Financial Regulation Highlights Reduced Regulation, Support for Maine Businesses and Veterans during 125th Legislature
                                                          4/10/2012 Governor and Department of Professional and Financial Regulation Announce New Protections for Consumers Using Pre-paid Home Heating Contracts
                                                          2/16/2012 Governor and State Agencies Promote February 19-26 as ?America Saves Week? and ?Military Saves Week?
                                                             
                                                          Bureau of Financial Institutions
                                                          1/23/2012 Maine Bureau of Financial Institutions Earns Reaccreditation from Conference of State Bank Supervisors
                                                          1/9/2012 Bureau of Financial Institutions Promotes Advantages of Free and Low-Cost Accounts for the ?Unbanked? at Maine Banks and Credit Unions
                                                             
                                                          Bureau of Insurance
                                                          December 11, 2014 Bureau of Insurance Reminds Mainers of December 15 Deadline to Enroll in Health Care Coverage That Will Be Effective January 1
                                                          October 20, 2014 Governor and Insurance Superintendent Highlight Medicare Open Enrollment and Issue Reminder that Medicare Beneficiaries Do Not Need to Make Changes in Response to Federal Health Law (ACA)
                                                          September 26, 2014 Bureau of Insurance Provides Guidance to Mainers Enrolling in or Renewing Health Insurance Plans as Open Enrollment Period Nears
                                                          September 24, 2014 Governor and Insurance Superintendent Announce Web-Based Access to Approved Insurance Company Filings
                                                          August 15, 2014 Governor and Insurance Superintendent Alert Consumers and Businesses to Flood-damaged Vehicles in Aftermath of Storms
                                                          July 18, 2014 Officials Say Recent Storms Serve as Reminder about Actions Residents Should Take to Stay Safe and Protect Property During Severe Weather
                                                          June 27, 2014 Governor and Insurance Superintendent Announce Conclusion of Insurance Case and Return of More than $160,000 to Maine Consumer
                                                          June 17, 2014 With Arrival of Hurricane Season, Governor and Insurance Superintendent Urge Maine Residents to Prepare for Severe Weather
                                                          June 6, 2014 Mainers Urged to be Aware of Insurance Risks When Using Transportation Network Companies
                                                          April 3, 2014 Governor and Bureau of Insurance Announce New Online Auto and Homeowners Resources, and Highlight Maine's Ranking Among Most Affordable States in Nation for Auto and Homeowners Insurance
                                                          February 25, 2014 Insurance Superintendent Strongly Recommends that Mainers Check Doctors, Hospitals and Other Health Providers in the Plan Network Before Selecting a New Health Care Plan
                                                          February 20, 2014 Maine?s Bureau of Insurance Approves 7.7% Decrease in Workers? Compensation Loss Costs, with $15.2 Million in Expected Savings to Help Businesses and Consumers
                                                          January 31, 2014 Maine Ranks Among the Most Affordable in the Nation for Personal Auto and Homeowners Insurance
                                                          January 28, 2014 Maine Bureau of Insurance Obtains Almost $2 Million in Recoveries for Consumers and Businesses in 2013; Bureau Handled 9,000 Inquiries and More than 700 Complaint Cases
                                                          November 26, 2013 Maine Bureau of Insurance Superintendent to Allow Anthem to Renew Existing Health Plans
                                                          November 22, 2013 State Officials Issue Reminder to Those on Medicare: No Need to Make Changes in Response to Federal Health Law (ACA)
                                                          October 2, 2013 Governor and Superintendent of Insurance Announce Recovery of Funds for Residents of Nursing Homes after Investigation of Sales Practices for Dental Plan
                                                          September 25, 2013 State Officials Warn Consumers about Scams Related to Federal Health Reform (ACA)
                                                          May 22, 2013 Maine Protects Insurance Consumers by Reaching Settlement with Three CIGNA Companies
                                                          November 8, 2012 Bureau of Insurance Investigation Results in Return of More than $1.3 Million to Maine Consumer
                                                          July 2, 2012 Bureau of Insurance Issues Cease and Desist Order In Fraudulent Insurance Scheme
                                                          April 9, 2012 Flood of 1987: 25 Years Later; Maine?s Bureau of Insurance Encourages Home and Business Owners to Mark Anniversary by Considering Flood Insurance
                                                          March 26, 2012 Maine Bureau of Insurance Obtains More Than $2.5 Million in Recoveries for Consumers in 2011
                                                          February 10, 2012 Maine Ranks Among States with Most Affordable Automobile Insurance
                                                             
                                                          Bureau of Consumer Credit Protection
                                                             
                                                          Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation
                                                          12/23/2013 Department of Professional and Financial Regulation Offers Guidance for End of Year Charitable Contributions
                                                          11/8/2013 Department of Professional and Financial Regulation Announces Changes for Installation of Mini-Split Heat Pumps and Offers Assistance to Consumers
                                                          11/8/2013 Governor and Commissioner Highlight New Laws and Initiative to Make Occupational Licensing Easier and Quicker for Veterans
                                                             
                                                          Office of Securities