- Effective date January 1, 2027
- Acquired Property & casualty book of business
- Offices staying open Belfast & Deer Isle
- South Thomaston office Merges into JEK Rockland
Boothbay Harbor, Maine — J. Edward Knight Insurance, a trusted independent insurance agency serving communities across Maine, is proud to announce that it has reached an agreement to purchase the property and casualty book of business from Atlantic Insurance & Benefits. The change will officially go into effect on January 1, 2027.
A seamless transition for Atlantic clients
Atlantic Insurance & Benefits has long served Maine families and businesses as a full-service insurance agency with deep local roots. Under this new transition, clients can expect a seamless experience with continued dedication to the personalized service they have come to expect. All existing staff will be staying on board, ensuring that clients continue working with the knowledgeable professionals they know and trust.
Local offices in Belfast, Deer Isle and Rockland
To maintain convenient local access, Atlantic Insurance & Benefits’ offices in Belfast and Deer Isle will remain open. Meanwhile, operations from the South Thomaston office will officially merge into the current J. Edward Knight Rockland office on January 1, 2027, expanding local resources and support for clients in the Midcoast region.
“We are thrilled to welcome Atlantic Insurance & Benefits’ property and casualty clients into the J. Edward Knight family. Our shared commitment to independent value, strong local carrier relationships, and exceptional customer care makes this a natural fit. Clients will continue to enjoy the same great coverage options—ranging from homeowners and auto insurance to complete business solutions—backed by the expanded resources of a larger, dedicated team.”
J. Edward Knight Insurance leadership
What clients can expect
Clients will not be asked to change companies as a result of the transition, and the same trusted insurance carriers will remain available, with even more options to best serve individual and business needs.
About J. Edward Knight Insurance
J. Edward Knight Insurance has been serving the insurance needs of families and businesses in Midcoast Maine since 1898. The company offers a wide range of insurance products, including auto, home, life, and business insurance with locations in Bath, Boothbay Harbor, Damariscotta, New Harbor, Rockland, Wiscasset, Vinalhaven & now Belfast and Deer Isle. J. Edward Knight Insurance is committed to providing exceptional customer service and building strong relationships with its clients.
Media contact
PJ Walter
Marketing Manager
J. Edward Knight Insurance
pj@jedwardknight.com
Included in photograph: Katie Chilles, Mike Giles & Robert Wheeler
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J. Edward Knight Insurance
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
J. Edward Knight Insurance Announces Acquisition of Atlantic Insurance & Benefits’ Property & Casualty Book of Business
Boothbay Harbor, Maine – November 6, 2026 – J. Edward Knight Insurance, a trusted independent insurance agency serving communities across Maine, is proud to announce that it has reached an agreement to purchase the property and casualty book of business from Atlantic Insurance & Benefits. The change will officially go into effect on January 1, 2027.
Atlantic Insurance & Benefits has long served Maine families and businesses as a full-service insurance agency with deep local roots. Under this new transition, clients can expect a seamless experience with continued dedication to the personalized service they have come to expect. All existing staff will be staying on board, ensuring that clients continue working with the knowledgeable professionals they know and trust.
To maintain convenient local access, Atlantic Insurance & Benefits’ offices in Belfast and Deer Isle will remain open. Meanwhile, operations from the South Thomaston office will officially merge into the current J. Edward Knight Rockland office on January 1, 2027, expanding local resources and support for clients in the Midcoast region.
“We are thrilled to welcome Atlantic Insurance & Benefits’ property and casualty clients into the J. Edward Knight family,” leadership stated. “Our shared commitment to independent value, strong local carrier relationships, and exceptional customer care makes this a natural fit. Clients will continue to enjoy the same great coverage options—ranging from homeowners and auto insurance to complete business solutions—backed by the expanded resources of a larger, dedicated team.”
Clients will not be asked to change companies as a result of the transition, and the same trusted insurance carriers will remain available, with even more options to best serve individual and business needs.
About J. Edward Knight Insurance – J. Edward Knight Insurance has been serving the insurance needs of families and businesses in Midcoast Maine since 1898. The company offers a wide range of insurance products, including auto, home, life, and business insurance with locations in Bath, Boothbay Harbor, Damariscotta, New Harbor, Rockland, Wiscasset, Vinalhaven & now Belfast and Deer Isle. J. Edward Knight Insurance is committed to providing exceptional customer service and building strong relationships with its clients.
Contact: PJ Walter, Marketing Manager, J. Edward Knight Insurance
pj@jedwardknight.com
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