PORTLAND — The MEMIC Group announces its official partnership with Portland Hearts of Pine, Maine’s first professional soccer team. This collaboration unites two Maine organizations with shared community commitments.
Portland Hearts of Pine was founded with a clear vision: to bring professional soccer to Portland. Today, it has evolved into a thriving organization dedicated to driving economic, cultural and community impact throughout the state. In partnership with MEMIC, Portland Hearts of Pine is focused on strengthening Maine’s communities and leading with purpose to create lasting, positive change.
“We are excited to welcome MEMIC as our Official Safety Partner,” said Kevin Schohl, president and Chief Business Officer at Portland Hearts of Pine. “The wellness of our players is of utmost importance, and MEMIC has over 30 years of experience promoting safety in Maine’s workplaces. As a MEMIC client, we’ve seen their unwavering commitment to workplace safety both on and off the field, so it was an easy choice to strengthen that relationship with this official partnership.”
Founded in 1993 during Maine’s workers’ compensation crisis, MEMIC has spent more than 30 years revolutionizing workplace safety and reducing lost-time injuries by more than 60 percent. Now, as Portland Hearts of Pine prepares for its inaugural season, MEMIC is proud to support this new chapter in Maine’s sporting history.
“This partnership is a natural fit because it aligns with our mission to keep people safe and healthy — whether at work or on the field,” said Lily Hanstein, senior vice president of strategy & communications at The MEMIC Group. “Portland Hearts of Pine is bringing something special to Maine, and we are thrilled to support a team that shares our commitment to building strong, resilient communities.”
The MEMIC Group includes MEMIC Indemnity Company, MEMIC Casualty Company and parent company Maine Employers’ Mutual Insurance Company; all rated “A” (Excellent) by A.M. Best. The MEMIC Group holds licenses to write workers’ compensation across the entire country. The group insures and serves nearly 21,000 employers and their estimated 300,000 employees with dedicated safety and injury management service teams from Maine to Florida.
