Acadia Insurance Offers Employment Practices Liability Insurance: Coverage for Eligible Small Business Customers

August 4, 2010

Beginning September 1, 2010, Acadia Insurance will be offering a new Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) coverage enhancement for eligible AcadiaAdvantage small business customers in Maine, Connecticut and Rhode Island. Acadia will also be extending the coverage to customers in New Hampshire beginning October 1, 2010 and will offer this coverage in Massachusetts, New York and Vermont pending state approval as well.

Haylor, Freyer & Coon, Inc. Achieves Over $5 Million in Written Premiums

July 29, 2010

Acadia Insurance Company proudly recognized New York-based Haylor, Freyer & Coon, Inc. (HF&C) after achieving over $5 million in written premiums with Acadia. Acadia President, William M. Rohde, Jr., and local New York branch team members presented HF&C with a hand-crafted grandfather clock to commemorate this achievement of excellence.

Acadia Insurance Advises Green Builders to get Green Coverage

June 7, 2010

Although many features of green construction are covered in a standard builders’ risk policy, owners, contractors or developers constructing energy efficient and environmentally-sound buildings may find that, after a loss, many expenses necessary for complying with their green certificate are not covered in the basic policy.

Acadia Insurance Company has named Leonard Ryer as their new Regional Vice President- New Hampshire Branch Manager

April 8, 2010

Mr. Ryer will help to develop and monitor the overall underwriting, marketing, loss control and claims strategies for the New Hampshire office and will also be responsible for management and development of the agency force including coordination of relationships with other specialty business units such as Marine and Agribusiness.

John Lysy, a Senior Loss Control Consultant in our New Hampshire Branch, recently contributed "History and Evolution of NFPA 664 – Standard for the Prevention of Fires and Explosions In Wood Processing and Woodworking Facilities" for the April edition of the NeLMA newsletter.

April 1, 2010

From the humblest of beginnings to the noblest of causes, the mission of the NFPA today, much like in its earliest days, is to reduce the burden of fire and related hazards on the quality of life. Today’s NFPA mission is accomplished by advocating scientifically-based consensus codes and standards, research, and education for fire and related safety issues.

Acadia Launches Clean Coverage

March 30, 2010

Acadia Insurance announced the launch of its new set of customized coverage forms designed for the growing building cleaning services industry throughout New England and New York. The Acadia Clean program serves the specific needs of commercial janitorial, residential janitorial with more than five employees, and carpet, rug, furniture and upholstery service companies.

John Lysy, a Senior Loss Control Consultant in our New Hampshire Branch, authored, "Rising Water Contingency Plans" for Flood Safety Awareness Week.

March 20, 2010

Flood is  the most  common  natural disaster  in  the United  States,  and  the  risk  appears  to  be increasing in recent decades.   Many northeastern companies have been damaged or significantly impacted in the past few years. The coming months, April to September, are some of the most flood prone months.

Acadia Insurance Company has named Christopher Rourke as their new Regional Vice President- Connecticut Branch Manager.

March 15, 2010

Mr. Rourke will help to develop and monitor the overall underwriting, marketing, loss control, and claims strategies for the Connecticut office.  He will be responsible for the management and development of the agency force including coordination of the relationships with other specialty business units such as Marine and Agribusiness.

The Acadia Rx Medical Office Program Offers
Specialized Coverage for Medical Professionals

February 8, 2010

Westbrook, Maine – Acadia Insurance announced today that it is offering expanded property and casualty coverage for professionals who own and maintain medical offices and facilities throughout New England and New York.

Acadia Expands Agribusiness Product Line

January 12, 21010

Westbrook, Maine – Acadia Insurance announced today that it is offering a complete range of bundled products for the agribusiness industry throughout New England and New York.

Agribusiness Expert Joins Acadia Insurance

Company prepares to expand agribusiness product line to meet growing consumer and industry trends.

July 07, 2009

Acadia Insurance Company has named agribusiness insurance expert Michael J. Hrabovsky as Agribusiness Manager. Hrabovsky joins Acadia with more than 20 years agribusiness experience and was most recently with Travelers Insurance where he led the marketing and underwriting of a multi-state agribusiness practice.

Acadia Launches Self-storage Facility Program

A specialized program designed to safeguard against unique risks

May 26, 2009

WESTBROOK, Maine (May 26, 2009) – Beginning June 1, 2009, Acadia Insurance Company will offer specialized insurance coverage for the self-storage industry throughout New England and New York. 

Acadia Insurance Company has named Kevin Seth, AU, AAI, AIS as their new Assistant Vice President, Field Services.

May 18, 2009

Mr. Seth will be responsible for providing superior services to the branch offices including document management, policy issuance, rating, and other operational areas.

Acadia Insurance Company has named Paul Strohfus as their new Senior Vice President, Claims and Legal Services.

May 18, 2009

Mr. Strohfus will further develop what is already recognized as one of the best claim operations in the Northeast, work to maximize government relations efforts, and ensure legal matters continue to be handled with best practices.

Acadia Insurance Company has named Joel Glockler as their new Vice President, Chief Actuary.

May 18, 2009

Mr. Glockler will help Acadia further refine and focus the way it approaches its business through greater use of analytics. He joins Acadia from OneBeacon where he had various roles, primarily focused on pricing.

W. R. Berkley Corporation Announces Executive Appointments at Acadia Insurance Company and Berkley Regional Specialty Insurance Company

April 17, 2008

GREENWICH, Conn., Apr 17, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today named William M. Rohde, Jr. president of Acadia Insurance Company. Mr. Rohde succeeds Bill Thornton, who will now serve as chairman of Berkley Regional Specialty Insurance Company. Walter E. Stradley remains president of Berkley Regional Specialty. The
appointments are both effective immediately.