Department of Professional and Financial Regulation Announces Retirement of Superintendent Robert Carey from the Maine the Bureau of Insurance

**AUGUSTA, MAINE** - Maine's Department of Professional and Financial Regulation today announced that Superintendent Robert Carey will retire from the Maine Bureau of Insurance (BOI) on June 5. Nominated by Governor Janet Mills as Superintendent in 2024, and confirmed unanimously by the Maine Senate, Carey played a crucial role in the Bureaus regulation of the insurance industry to protect and serve the public. Under his leadership, the Bureau successfully saved Maine homeowners and automobile owners millions in insurance premiums and kept Maines auto insurance rates among the lowest in the country. As a member of the Governor's Infrastructure Rebuilding and Resilience Commission, Superintendent Carey created new resources to fortify Maine homes against extreme weather, measures that received strong bipartisan approval from the Legislature. "It has been an honor to lead the Bureau for the past two years, to address the challenging issues in the insurance markets and support the needs of Maine people and businesses," **said Superintendent Carey.** "I thank Governor Mills for this opportunity." "Bob Carey has truly made a difference for Maine people," **said Governor Mills.** "I appr