J. Edward Knight Insurance Acquires Maine Agency’s P/C Business

November 9, 2026

Maine independent agency J. Edward Knight Insurance has agreed to acquire the property/casualty book of business from another Maine agency, Atlantic Insurance & Benefits.

The change will officially go into effect on January 1, 2027. Terms were not disclosed.

According to the announcement, all existing Atlantic Insurance staff will be staying on board. Atlantic Insurance offices in Belfast and Deer Isle will remain open while operations from the South Thomaston office will merge into the current J. Edward Knight Rockland office on January 1, 2027.

J, Edward Knight Insurance has been serving Midcoast Maine since 1898. The company offers auto, home, life, and business insurance with locations in Bath, Boothbay Harbor, Damariscotta, New Harbor, Rockland, Wiscasset, Vinalhaven and now Belfast and Deer Isle.

Topics Mergers & Acquisitions Property Casualty Maine

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