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Welcome! The Bureau of Insurance regulates the insurance industry to protect and serve the people of Maine. We are committed to delivering the high-quality services you expect and deserve. We are open to the public Monday-Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Eastern (except holidays). You may contact us by phone, email or regular mail. To schedule a visit at our Gardiner, Maine offices, please arrange an appointment in advance by contacting a staff member directly, or calling our toll-free number (800-300-5000) or the general office number (207-624-8475).


DPFR is currently experiencing technical issues with its phone system resulting in long wait times and challenges accessing voicemail.  We apologize for the inconvenience.  While we work to resolve this problem, please consider contacting us via email at insurance.pfr@maine.gov or by contacting a member of our team directly by email.  Thank you for your patience.

Insurance resources to plan and recover from storms and floods.

Flooding FAQ    Storm Damage FAQ       Homeowners/Renters Insurance FAQ

Post-Disaster Insurance Guide (PDF)     Prepare for Disasters (Federal Alliance for Safe Homes)