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Unum received one of six awards presented in the Association's Eastern States region, which includes 14 states from Maine to Virginia and the District of Columbia.
Leann Cailler is a 2022 Producer of the Year and also received the Award of Distinction in 2021.
Mainebiz profiles four businesses with next-generation leaders in charge.
Deanna Lynn, who began her career with a State Farm agency in 1989, said "Lewiston is a place of tremendous economic opportunity."
Susan Howland joins Allen Insurance and Finance after having held senior leadership roles at MBNA, Wayfarer Marine in Camden, the Penobscot Bay YMCA and Maine Sport in Rockport.
Checks will go out in early November from MEMIC, which has distributed $333 million since 1993 to Maine policyholders.
Patriot Benefit Solutions in North Andover, Mass., will operate under the Cross Insurance name, overseen by Dave Messersmith, president of Cross Insurance's coastal region.
CEO Royce Cross, who has been at Cross Insurance for 52 years, will be chairman. His son Jonathan takes over as CEO. The provider has 1,000 employees in 50 offices.
The Texas firm will provide shared business services, technology and resources to help train and support broker agents.
As guest columnist Phillip Smith says, starting a new business is an exciting time. But before you hang up your “open” sign, it is important to meet with an insurance professional to make sure you are protected from day one.
The purchase is the latest is a series of more than 120 acquisitions for Cross Insurance since it was founded in 1954.
An expert writes about the complex laws and regulations that can determine how, or if, a cannabis business obtains the insurance it needs.
The sign, taped inside the window of an insurance agency, disparaged the observance of Juneteenth, the holiday celebrating the emancipation of enslaved Black people.
Clark Insurance, a 91-year-old agency headquartered in Portland, is one of Maine's largest insurance firms. It was purchased for an undisclosed price.
Maine businesses will work with groups in the Black, indigenous, and people-of-color communities to create networking and learning opportunities for current employees and future ones.
Chief diversity officer is an evolving role at companies such as WEX, Unum, Northern Light Health and Jackson Laboratory.