Acadia Explains

In this episode, we discuss the economic and environmental trends affecting property insurance and how the industry is responding. 

In this episode, we review privacy breach and cyber liability coverage, diving into what constitutes a breach, . what's at stake for a business,  and how coverage is designed to respond.

Cyber threats are looming large for businesses of all sizes, and the insurance industry is becoming a particularly attractive target to cyber criminals.  Ron Berg, Executive Director of the Agency Council for Technology, a member organization of the IIABA, dives into this topic to explain what insurance agencies need to know about this threat and how they can do help reduce their risk of a breach. 

Snow and ice are realities in the Northeast  which can result in accidents and injuries for customers and employees.   In this episode, we'll cover snow removal best practices for property owners: what to know before it snows!  

Think you know everything there is to know about Builder's Risk?  In this episode, we cover important and often overlooked aspects of Builder's Risk policies and how they can help insureds recover following a loss.  Chelsea Clark and Bob Mantegari from Acadia Insurance join us to discuss the nuances of this specialty marine coverage. 

In this episode, we speak with Ken Berger, President, Todd Brooks, Regional Vice President and Janelle Quinn, New England Sales Executive at Berkley Environmental to learn more about their  organization and their specialty focus- providing insurance protection for businesses that have a pollution exposure.   They've developed tailored coverage solutions for businesses that specialize  in pollution mitigation and can also offer site pollution coverage for businesses with a specific exposure.   Listen to our podcast to learn more about Berkley Environmental and what they can offer!

In this episode, we speak with Linda Stoppacher, Senior Loss Control Consultant and Auto Line of Business Specialist at Acadia Insurance to understand some of the facets to an effective loss prevention program for organizations that operate a vehicle fleet. 

In addition, we learn about best practices that fleet operations typically have in place that help them manage and protect their fleet and hear examples of some strong loss prevention programs that Linda has seen in the field.


Acadia Insurance is pleased to share this material with its customers. Please note, however, that nothing in this document should be construed as legal advice or the provision of professional consulting services. This material is for general informational purposes only, and while reasonable care has been utilized in compiling this information, no warranty or representation is made as to accuracy or completeness.

The restaurant industry is comprised of a diverse array of business models ranging from fine dining, to fast casual, to take out only, to mobile restaurants and more.  Each restaurant is unique and presents its own set of  exposures that should be assessed in order to offer proper insurance protection.   In this episode we'll walk discuss the major exposures present in the restaurant industry and share insurance and loss prevention considerations that can help you protect your clients.


Acadia Insurance is pleased to share this material with its customers. Please note, however, that nothing in this document should be construed as legal advice or the provision of professional consulting services. This material is for general informational purposes only, and while reasonable care has been utilized in compiling this information, no warranty or representation is made as to accuracy or completeness.

In this episode, we hear from Kevin Brandt, Executive Director of Trusted Choice on the focus of the Trusted Choice organization, the resources available to Big I agency members, and what agents should be focusing on right now to elevate their digital marketing strategy. 

In our second interview with Kai, we bring our conversation to recent events, discussing how Sebago Brewing adapted over the past year during the COVID-19 pandemic and what the organization has in store as the state reopens and a 'new normal' comes into focus.