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Portland-based MEMIC agrees to acquire South Dakota firm
Updated: 16 hours agoThe deal, subject to regulatory review and expected to be completed in January, will make MEMIC one of the country's largest multi-state workers' compensation specialists with a strong foothold in the Midwest.
Updated: 16 hours ago
How to bullet-proof your company against cyber threats
May 12, 2025Robust IT defenses are critical, but true protection also means being prepared for when a breach occurs.
May 12, 2025
Cross Insurance moves into new Ocean State office space
May 7, 2025The Bangor-based insurance company looks to build on its southern New England footprint with its new office in Providence, R.I.
May 7, 2025
How to choose the right benefits carrier
Updated: April 21, 2025Today’s business environment is flooded with data, and the ability to harness, clarify and analyze data is crucial for making informed decisions, writes guest columnist Chris Pyne of Unum.
Updated: April 21, 2025
With deal for Aroostook County firm, insurer expands into wealth management
April 8, 2025Portland-based United Insurance has acquired Barresi Financial, an employee benefits and financial services company based in Presque Isle.
April 8, 2025-
At E2Tech-Roux panel, insurance industry grapples with damage claims related to climate of 'surprises'
Updated: March 24, 2025E2Tech and the Roux Institute teamed up to host a panel, “Startups & Climate Risk: How Insurance is Evolving and What You Can Do About It,” in Portland.
Updated: March 24, 2025
United Insurance acquires six offices from central Maine firm
March 11, 2025United Insurance acquired six Kimball Korp locations, in Rumford, Farmington, Lewiston, Livermore Falls, Turner and Sangerville.
March 11, 2025
Portland-based United Insurance acquires Caribou firm, a 'respected competitor'
January 14, 2025United Insurance CEO Zack Frechette said Gallagher Insurance has been a "respected competitor" in the Aroostook County market.
January 14, 2025
Bath insurance agency merges into larger one
December 17, 2024One of Spencer Gray Insurance’s two partners will transition to the larger J. Edward Knight Insurance, which dates back to 1898 and has 34 employees.
December 17, 2024
3 questions to ask when selecting your benefits provider
Updated: December 2, 2024Guest columnist Liz Rickett of Unum offers suggestions about how employers can find the right benefits provider.
Updated: December 2, 2024
As storms worsen, property owners are having mixed success with their insurance options
November 26, 2024Paying for climate-resilient infrastructure repairs and rebuilds along coastal and inland waterways are a critical topic at the local and state levels in the face of worsening storms.
November 26, 2024
Friends, family, quiet time: What Maine movers and shakers are grateful for this Thanksgiving
Updated: November 27, 2024Ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, Mainebiz asked some of this year’s 40 Under 40 honorees what they’re thankful for. There were some common themes, but also a shared pearl.
Updated: November 27, 2024
Portland-based United Insurance hires CFO
October 31, 2024The independent insurance agency, which has 14 offices across Maine and New Hampshire, named Tammy Volock as chief financial officer.
October 31, 2024
United Insurance makes hire for newly created position of COO
October 21, 2024United Insurance, an independent Maine-based insurance agency, has hired Deborah Wentworth in the newly created role of chief operating officer.
October 21, 2024
40 Under 40: Zack Frechette is an insurance pro who focuses on problem-solving
Updated: October 7, 2024Zack Frechette's goal is for United Insurance to be as top of mind for anyone needing insurance as L.L. Bean is for anyone who needs a pair of boots.
Updated: October 7, 2024
Workers' comp insurer MEMIC Group will pay out dividend of $18.7M to policyholders
Updated: October 9, 2024Portland-based MEMIC Group approved an $18.7 million dividend distribution to as many as 17,000 eligible policyholders who obtain their workers’ compensation insurance from the company.
Updated: October 9, 2024
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