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P r o f i l e s i n e x c e l l e n c e M a i n e — A P h oto P o rt r A i t o f t h e P i n e t r ee S tAt e 141 Acadia provides targeted insurance solutions to small and mid-size businesses, in the areas of property, gen- eral liability, workers compensation, commercial auto, and umbrella. In addition, Acadia has a specialty division of In- land and Ocean Marine professionals who can pro- vide businesses with tailored insurance products for their marine exposures including businesses involved in construction, transportation, warehousing, jewelry, antiques and fine arts, and business and personal wa- tercraft. Acadia Insurance works exclusively through a net- work of select independent agencies to deliver its in- surance products and services. The company believes that independent agents provide invaluable insurance expertise to help business owners make the best deci- sions for their business. The independent agents are part of their local communities, and as fellow busi- ness members, they understand the individual needs of their customers. For that reason, Acadia chooses to work exclusively through a network of over 200 agen- cies located throughout the Northeast. Entrepreneurial spirit is an intangible quality that has persisted in Acadia Insurance since its founding. It can be seen in Acadia's vision statement as well as its employees' dedication to excellence. Part of it also is a commitment to "do the right thing." "Doing the right thing means doing what is right for the customer, even if it makes our jobs more difficult. It means being resourceful and exploring all possible so- lutions if a problem arises," said Rich. "Our customers and agents know that they can count on us to do what is right. And that is one of the best ways that we can serve our local communities." Acadia Insurance serves the local community in other ways as well. Each year, Acadia Insurance do- nates thousands of dollars to local charities in each of the states in which it operates. For Maine, the list in- cludes organizations like the Ronald McDonald House and Dress for Success in Portland. Employees at each office form a committee and select charities or organi- zations to donate funds that benefit the local commu- nity. Acadia focuses on charities and organizations that provide job and skill development, art enrichment, or health and well-being education programs. In addition to monetary giving, Acadia employees are also actively involved in their local communities by donating their time to organizations like the Preble Street Soup Kitchen, United Way and Habitat for Hu- manity. Since 2008, Acadia employees have given over 2,750 hours of their time to serving local communities. Also during that time, Acadia has donated a percent- age of its annual income to charitable organizations throughout New England and New York that meet its contribution guidelines. Acadia Insurance is a member of the W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB), a Fortune 500 Company that is one of the nation's premier commercial lines of property casualty insurance providers and one of the 50 largest diversified financial companies in the United States. W.R. Berkley Corporation is rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best for financial strength. "Our customers and agents know that they can count on us to do what is right. And, that is one of the best ways that we can serve our local communities," says Vice President of Claims Steve Rich. Doug Nelson, president, Acadia Insurance

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