MountainOne Insurance acquires Encharter Insurance Agency from Plymouth Rock, expanding into Hampshire County. NORTH ADAMS, MA: MountainOne Insurance Agency, Inc. has acquired Amherst-based Encharter Insurance Agency from Plymouth Rock Assurance, effective October 1, 2026. The acquisition establishes MountainOne's first insurance office in Hampshire County, marking a significant step in its continued expansion throughout the Pioneer Valley. A fixture in the Amherst community since 1879, Encharter has served generations of individuals, families, and businesses for nearly 150 years. Formerly known as Blair, Cutting & Smith, the agency has built a strong reputation for its local expertise, longstanding customer relationships, and personalized service. As part of the acquisition, 22 Encharter insurance professionals join the MountainOne team, along with the agency's Amherst office and satellite location in Lexington. The acquisition marks a new chapter for Encharter following approximately 25 years under Plymouth Rock Assurance's ownership, during which the agency maintained its independent agency model and relationships with multiple insurance carriers. Joining MountainOne Insurance positions Encharter for its next chapter as part of a growing, locally rooted insurance organization with an expanding network of offices and services across Massachusetts. "What impressed me most about Encharter was the people and the reputation they've built over generations," said Jonathan Denmark, Executive Vice President of MountainOne Bank and President and Chief Operating Officer of MountainOne Insurance. "They've earned the trust of their customers and become an important part of the Amherst community. We want to build on that success, giving their team even more tools and resources to take care of the people who count on them. That's what makes this such an exciting opportunity for both organizations." For Encharter customers, the acquisition brings expanded insurance solutions while preserving the familiar faces and personal relationships that have long defined the agency. As the organizations integrate, customers will gain access to additional insurance carriers and services, including Employee Benefits, Surety Bonding, Life Insurance, Long-Term Care Insurance, and Medicare, along with dedicated in-house claims assistance. "I'm confident our customers will be in good hands with MountainOne, an organization that shares our commitment to personal service and lasting relationships," said Lisa Johnson, Chief Operating Officer of Encharter Insurance. "I'm incredibly proud of what our team has accomplished and the trust we've earned over the years. Joining MountainOne gives us an opportunity to build on that success together." The acquisition brings together two longstanding Massachusetts institutions. Founded in 1848, MountainOne has maintained its mutual values and commitment to local decision-making, community investment, and lasting relationships. Encharter joins MountainOne Insurance during a period of continued growth and industry recognition. MountainOne Insurance recently earned the prestigious Five Star Agency designation from the Massachusetts Association of Insurance Agents (MAIA), becoming one of just 15 agencies statewide to hold the distinction. The Amherst acquisition builds on MountainOne Insurance's growing footprint throughout western Massachusetts, adding Hampshire County to its established network of local offices in Greenfield, Longmeadow, West Springfield, and Wilbraham, as well as communities throughout the Berkshires. Encharter will gradually transition to the MountainOne Insurance Agency name and brand. Throughout the transition, customers will continue working with the insurance professionals they know and trust, while gaining access to expanded resources and services as the organizations integrate. Plans are also underway for a new Amherst office, underscoring MountainOne's long-term commitment to the community.

Plymouth Rock Home Assurance names Jared Stuckey VP of Customer Service and Underwriting. BOSTON - Sept. 29, 2026 - Plymouth Rock Home Assurance Corporation has named Jared Stuckey Vice President of Customer Service and Underwriting, effective immediately. Stuckey led underwriting strategy and managed personal and commercial products for Plymouth Rock's Independent Agent auto business. He will now oversee both customer service and underwriting for the Home Insurance group. "Jared gets things done," said Bill Martin, President and CEO of Plymouth Rock Home Assurance Corporation, announcing Jared's promotion. "In 20-plus years across nearly every insurer function, he's built a track record of results. Our officers universally identified him as our highest potential manager. We are thrilled to have him here on the Home team." Before joining Plymouth Rock, Stuckey spent 16 years at Liberty Mutual, where he held a variety of senior roles in product management and customer experience. He is a graduate of Goshen College and holds an MBA from The Wharton School. "I'm excited for the opportunity to use my experience in customer experience and home insurance at a time when so much is evolving," said Stuckey. "The opportunities to innovate and enhance the customer experience are tremendous. Our agents are going to love the changes to come." About Plymouth Rock Plymouth Rock was established to offer its customers a higher level of service and a more innovative set of products and features than they would expect from an insurance company. Plymouth Rock's innovative approach puts customers' convenience and satisfaction first, giving them the choice to do business the way they want - online, using a mobile device, by phone or with one of Plymouth Rock's agents. Plymouth Rock Assurance(R) and Plymouth Rock(R) are brand names and service marks used by separate underwriting, managed insurance, and management companies that offer property and casualty insurance in multiple states pursuant to licensing arrangements. Taken together, the companies write and manage $2.5 billion in auto and home insurance premiums across Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. Each underwriting and managed insurance company is a separate legal entity that is financially responsible only for its own insurance products. Actual coverage is subject to the language of the policy as issued. You can learn more about Plymouth Rock Company by visiting plymouthrock.com.

Plymouth Rock Assurance Corporation names Chris Taylor President and Chief Executive Officer. Industry veteran returns to Plymouth Rock to lead its Independent Agency Group's next chapter of growth. September 23, 2026 11:00 ET | Source: Plymouth Rock BOSTON, Sept. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Plymouth Rock Assurance Corporation today announced that it has named Chris Taylor as President and Chief Executive Officer. He will lead Plymouth Rock's Independent Agency Group, effective Monday, October 12, 2026. The appointment reflects Plymouth Rock's continued investment in the independent agency channel, backed by Taylor's decade-plus track record of personal lines insurance leadership and deep experience in the agency channel. "We are thrilled to welcome Chris into his new role," said Jim Stone, Founder and Chairman of the Plymouth Rock Group. "Independent agents have always been central to Plymouth Rock's business, and Chris understands firsthand what it takes to build the strong, lasting partnerships that our business requires." Taylor brings personal lines leadership experience to the role, most recently as Vice President and Head of State Management at The Hanover Insurance Group, where he had P&L responsibility for auto, home, and ancillary lines. In that role, he built and strengthened independent agency relationships, expanded the company's portfolio, and led profitable countrywide growth. He helped bring several new products to market, including a successful high-net-worth offering. Before joining The Hanover, Taylor worked at Plymouth Rock, where he helped lead the company's entry into the New York and Pennsylvania auto insurance markets through the independent agency channel. He began his insurance career at The Hartford in Product Management. "Independent agents have been central to my career and to my view of how insurance is best delivered," said Taylor. "Agents know their clients, understand their communities and bring a level of personal guidance that is incredibly valuable to insurance shoppers. I'm excited to return to Plymouth Rock to work alongside a strong team and our agent partners, building on that strength and creating new opportunities to grow together." Taylor holds a BS in Chemistry from the University of Connecticut, an MS in Chemistry from the University of Illinois, and an MBA from the University of Connecticut. About Plymouth Rock Plymouth Rock was established to offer its customers a higher level of service and a more innovative set of products and features than they would expect from an insurance company. Plymouth Rock's innovative approach puts customers' convenience and satisfaction first, giving them the choice to do business the way they want - online, using a mobile device, by phone or with one of Plymouth Rock's agents. Plymouth Rock Assurance(R) and Plymouth Rock(R) are brand names and service marks used by separate underwriting, managed insurance, and management companies that offer property and casualty insurance in multiple states pursuant to licensing arrangements. Taken together, the companies write and manage $2.5 billion in auto and home insurance premiums across Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. Each underwriting and managed insurance company is a separate legal entity that is financially responsible only for its own insurance products. Actual coverage is subject to the language of the policy as issued. You can learn more about us by visiting plymouthrock.com.