Bureau of Insurance
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2010 Hearings and Public Comment Sessions
MEGA Individual Rate Decision - May 4, 2010 |
Anthem 2009 Individual Rate Filing Appeal
Court Order, Chief Justice Humphrey - April 21, 2010
Anthem Notice of Appeal to the Law Court May 12, 2010 |
View Sample Individual and Small Group Health Insurance Policies |
Summer 2010 Outreach Program:
- Kittery, July 19 - Lewiston, July 29
- Waterboro, Aug. 5
- Greenville, Aug. 9
- Ellsworth, Aug. 25
- Waterville, Sept. 16 |
Please note that from May 3rd to July 31st, 2010, the Bureau of Insurance will be located at 242 State Street, Augusta. All Bureau phone numbers and mailing addresses will remain the same.
For overnight mail, please use 76 Northern Ave, Gardiner ME 04345.
For regular mail, please use 34 State House Station, Augusta ME 04333.
The budget for Maine State Government requires all executive branch Departments, Agencies and Offices to be closed on Friday, August 6, 2010. Many services offered by the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation are always available at www.maine.gov/pfr.
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.
Recent Press Releases / Recent News
Bureau of Insurance Continues Outreach Initiative with Session in Lewiston on July 29th
Maine Bureau of Insurance to Conduct Outreach Initiative
Superintendent Announces Opportunity for Consumers to Receive Payment for Unpaid Medical Bills and a Refund of Premiums in Insurance Scam
Maine Bureau of Insurance Takes Action Against Insurance Company for Violating Maine’s Unfair Claims Practices Law
Bureau of Insurance Issues Final Order in Insurance Scam
Court Affirms Insurance Superintendent’s Decision in 2009 Anthem Individual Rate Filing
Bureau of Insurance Continues Hearings on Anthem’s Requested Rate Increase
Maine’s Insurance Superintendent Issues Emergency Cease & Desist Order in Insurance Scam
Mila Kofman sworn in as Maine Bureau of Insurance Superintendent
Bureau of Insurance Warns Consumers about Insurance Scams
Bureau of Insurance to Hold Public Comment Sessions and Hearings on Requested Rate Increases for Anthem and MEGA Life
Women’s Health Benefits Requirements Unchanged in Maine
Bureau of Insurance and Maine CDC Meet with Insurance Companies to Highlight H1N1 Vaccine Coverage Initiatives
Maine Bureau of Insurance Revokes Agency’s License
Maine CDC, Maine Bureau of Insurance and Health Insurance Companies to meet in Portland
Bureau of Insurance Announces Approval of Requested 7% Decrease in Workers' Comp Loss Costs
Maine Bureau of Insurance Consumer Outreach Session Set for November 18th in Madawaska
Bureau of Insurance Announces Progress and Positive Actions to Cover H1N1 Vaccinations
Press Release Archive