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Dottie Chalmers Cutter Represents Family Businesses at Mainebiz Small Business Forum
August 14, 2024 2 minute read
Dottie Chalmers Cutter Represents Family Businesses at Mainebiz Small Business Forum
Learn how Dottie Chalmers Cutter, 4th generation owner of Chalmers Insurance, shared her leadership insights at the Mainebiz Small Business Forum.
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Make a Difference: Back-to-School Drive at Chalmers Insurance
August 1, 2024 2 minute read
Make a Difference: Back-to-School Drive at Chalmers Insurance
In this post, discover how you can make a tangible impact on local students by supporting Chalmers Insurance Group's Back-to-School Supply Drive.
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What Makes an Ideal Chalmers Client?
July 26, 2024 6 minute read
What Makes an Ideal Chalmers Client?
In this post, we highlight the common qualities of Chalmers clients. Read on to find out how you might be a perfect fit for our community.
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Dottie Chalmers Cutter Receives the 2023 Leaders & Luminaries Award from Camden National Bank
December 14, 2023 3 minute read
Dottie Chalmers Cutter Receives the 2023 Leaders & Luminaries Award from Camden National Bank
Read about Dottie Chalmers Cutter's inspiring journey to receiving the 2023 Leaders & Luminaries Award in our latest blog post, highlighting her exceptional leadership and dedication to the Institute for Family-Owned Business. 
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A Day in the Life of an Agency Assistant at Chalmers Insurance
October 25, 2023 4 minute read
A Day in the Life of an Agency Assistant at Chalmers Insurance
Considering a dynamic career? Become an Agency Assistant at Chalmers, where routine meets surprise. Explore further in our post!
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Nurturing Growth at Chalmers: Insights from a Personal Lines Supervisor
September 26, 2023 4 minute read
Nurturing Growth at Chalmers: Insights from a Personal Lines Supervisor
Discover how career growth in the insurance industry is possible at Chalmers: Angela Duran's journey from Account Manager to Supervisor highlights the power of professional development opportunities.
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We've been named a 'Best Place to Work in Insurance' for 2023!
September 1, 2023 4 minute read
We've been named a 'Best Place to Work in Insurance' for 2023!
We are thrilled to announce that we have once again secured a spot on Business Insurance's 'Best Places to Work' list for 2023. This recognition follows our previous achievement in 2021. 
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The Realities of Being a Female in a Male-Dominated Industry
August 8, 2023 10 minute read
The Realities of Being a Female in a Male-Dominated Industry
In this post, Dottie Chalmers Cutter shares her journey in the insurance industry, shedding light on women's unique strengths, opportunities for growth, and the future of female leadership. 
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Why Chalmers Insurance Group Is the Perfect Fit for Me
May 23, 2023 4 minute read
Why Chalmers Insurance Group Is the Perfect Fit for Me
Curious about what it's like to work at Chalmers? In this blog post, I share why insurance is a great industry to get into, especially working for an organization with strong core values and excellent work-life balance.
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Chalmers Insurance Group and MEMIC Announce Dividends for Maine Policyholders
November 18, 2021
Chalmers Insurance Group and MEMIC Announce Dividends for Maine Policyholders
In partnership with MEMIC, Chalmers is pleased to announce that Chalmers MEMIC clients will be receiving dividend checks this month. “Had Maine employers not been diligent in following state CDC guidance, this dividend might not have been as large," The MEMIC Group President and CEO Michael P. Bourque said.
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Dottie Chalmers Cutter Is Featured as Inspiring Woman Leader in Maine
August 25, 2021
Dottie Chalmers Cutter Is Featured as Inspiring Woman Leader in Maine
4th Generation Owner, Dottie Chalmers Cutter, was recently highlighted in an e-book written by KMA Human Resources Consulting featuring Inspiration and Guidance from Women Leaders in Maine. 
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Jim Chalmers Is Recognized for 10 Years of Dedication
March 30, 2020
Jim Chalmers Is Recognized for 10 Years of Dedication
A leading insurance professional organization recently recognized Jim Chalmers, CIC, of Chalmers Insurance Group, Bridgton Maine for dedication and ongoing leadership in the insurance industry. The Society of Certified Insurance Counselors (CIC) honored Mr. Chalmers for ten years of successfully maintaining the Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) designation, denoting significant commitment to…
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Insurance Is All About the Community
November 4, 2019
Insurance Is All About the Community
After recently being awarded as a Best Agency to Work For, Insurance Journal interviewed our President, Steve Cote about the importance of community involvement to the success of Chalmers Insurance Group. "Understanding the hard work, collaboration and innovative spirit required to reinforce our value to our clients, carrier partners and communities in which we live and serve,”…
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Chalmers Insurance Group Named A Best Agency To Work For In US
October 1, 2019
Chalmers Insurance Group Named A Best Agency To Work For In US
Chalmers Insurance Group is honored to have been voted as a Best Agency to Work For in the United States and to have won the Bronze award for the East! Each day our agents and staff members work to protect the assets of our neighbors and each day our management team works to support our co-workers in that goal. "Our team can feel our dedication to their success and that makes the difference in…
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Career Lessons from Dottie Chalmers Cutter: Homegrown Leader
November 30, 2018
Career Lessons from Dottie Chalmers Cutter: Homegrown Leader
Originally published in HR Magazine For the co-owner of a fourth-generation business, a strong work ethic is all in the family. Dottie Chalmers Cutter is honored to be the HR leader of a long-standing family business, but it’s a role that comes with tremendous responsibility. After all, what’s at stake goes beyond sales and profitability to what will be the Chalmers’ legacy. “I know I…
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Chalmers Insurance Group Acquires Goodwin's Inc. Insurance
April 28, 2014
Chalmers Insurance Group Acquires Goodwin's Inc. Insurance
Chalmers Insurance Group announced it has purchased Goodwin’s, Inc. Insurance of Norway.
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Steve Cote Named President of Chalmers Insurance Group
January 14, 2014
Steve Cote Named President of Chalmers Insurance Group
Steve Cote, of Conway, has been named president of Chalmers Insurance Group, one of the region's largest independent insurance agencies.
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Chalmers Insurance Group Acquires Bragdon Insurance
January 9, 2014
Chalmers Insurance Group Acquires Bragdon Insurance
Chalmers Insurance Group recently announced it has purchased Bragdon Insurance of York Village.
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