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 Jan. 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 Jan. 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.