Web Resources

The following are some insurance related web sites that you may find helpful for general insurance information.

Consumer Insurance Information

Companies in Receivership
(National Association of Insurance Commissioners) Global Receivership Information Database

Consumer Information Source
(National Association of Insurance Commissioners) Company information, complaints, financial statements and more

Health Plan Report Card (National Committee for Quality Assurance)
An interactive tool designed to help you find the health plan that's right for you

International Commission on Holocaust Insurance Claims
Holocaust era insurance claims information

Maine Insurance Guaranty Association

Maine Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association

On-Line Fraud Reporting System (National Association of Insurance Commissioners)

Health Information

Consumer and Patient Health Information (Medical Library Association)

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

MaineCare (Medicaid)

Medicare

Medicare State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)

Understanding Medicare Enrollment Periods

NeedyMeds.com
Source of information for people who need help with the cost of medicine and other healthcare expenses.

Seniors

Maine Department of Human Services Office of Elder Services

Hurricanes and Floods

FEMA National Flood Insurance Program

Insurance Industry

A.M. Best Company
The largest and longest-established company devoted to issuing in-depth reports and financial-strength ratings about insurance organizations

American Institute for CPCU (Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters) and the Insurance Institute of America
Independent, nonprofit organizations offering educational programs and professional certification to people in all segments of the property and liability insurance business

ARIA (American Risk and Insurance Association)
Premier academic organization devoted to the study and promotion of knowledge about risk management and insurance

CPCU (Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter) Society
A community of credentialed property and casualty insurance professionals who promote excellence through ethical behavior and continuing education

Insurance Accounting & Systems Association (IASA)
Non-profit, education association that strives to enhance the knowledge of insurance industry professionals

Insurance Information Exchange
Provider of information reports to insurance professionals and employers

National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC)
Organization of insurance regulators from the 50 states, the District of Columbia and the five U.S. territories, providing a forum for the development of uniform policy

National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR)
Premier public-private partnership supporting the work of the states and the NAIC in reengineering, streamlining and making uniform the insurance producer licensing process

Pearson Vue
Provider of comprehensive, technology based testing and assessment services

State Insurance Department Directory for the 50 States (NAIC)

System for Electronic Rate and Form Filings (SERFF)
Provides a cost-effective method of handling insurance policy rate and form filings between regulators and insurance companies