About.
Decades of experience in protecting the assets you’ve worked hard to acquire.
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Established in 1919
The Merle B. Grindle Agency is an employee owned independent insurance agency in Blue Hill, Maine. Since 1919, the Merle B. Grindle Agency has been providing personal and commercial insurance in Hancock County and throughout the state.
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Our Goal
To provide peace of mind to our customers through sound insurance coverage and exceptional service, as exemplified in our core values of excellence, integrity and responsibility. We strive to be the agency of choice for our customers and conduct our affairs consistent with the highest moral, legal and ethical standards. We value our customers, employees and community and pledge to treat all with honesty, dignity, fairness and respect.
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Our Team
Rob Clapp
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Susan Smedal
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Sally McVay
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Janet Lymburner
Insurance Agent Janet started with The Merle B. Grindle Agency in 1978 two weeks after graduating from George Stevens Academy. She writes and services personal and commercial insurance. She spends her free time with family and friends as well as traveling both home and abroad. Her direct email is [email protected]
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Kathy Myrick
Insurance Agent Kathy has been working in the insurance field since 1968 and joined The Merle B. Grindle Agency in 1988. She writes and services both personal and commercial insurance and has enjoyed building working relationships with her clients over the years. In her free time she enjoys walking 7 miles a day year round. Her direct email is [email protected]
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Charlene Austin
Insurance Agent Charlene started with The Merle B. Grindle Agency in 1998 and she writes and services both personal and commercial lines of insurance. She enjoys outdoor activities with her family and hiking with her springer spaniel, Henry. Her direct email is [email protected]
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Etta Perkins
Receptionist & Claims Etta started at The Merle B. Grindle Agency in 2021 after working at the Town of Blue Hill for 27 years. She is the voice you hear when you call, helps clients with payments and also guides them through the claims process. Her direct email is [email protected]
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John Chapman
Insurance Agent John joined The Merle B. Grindle Agency in 2011 after 10 years working with ACE Recreational Marine Insurance in yacht loss control and claims. John works with commercial marine (lobster boats) and yachts as well as other personal and commercial lines coverage. Off hours, John is involved with the Blue Hill Fire Department, yachting, and spending time with his wife and two children. His direct email is [email protected]
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Mark Clapp
Insurance Agent Mark started with The Merle B. Grindle Agency in 2012 after working for State Farm Insurance for three years prior to that. He writes and services personal, commercial and life insurance. In his free time in the summer you will find him on the golf course. His direct email is [email protected]
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Taylor Hardy
Insurance Agent Taylor joined the Merle B. Grindle Agency in 2023 and writes and services personal lines of insurance while also expanding her knowledge with commercial lines and life insurance. She was born and raised locally on Little Deer Isle alongside her four older sisters and now resides in Brooksville with her boyfriend and their dog, Phoebe. She enjoys fall most of all, and spending time with her family. Her direct email is [email protected]
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Aaron Hughey
Insurance Agent Aaron joined the Merle B. Grindle Agency in 2024 and is a licensed personal, commercial, and life insurance producer. He is an Air Force veteran, with experience developing, producing, and maintaining military aircraft and munitions across the Department of Defense. He spends his free time coaching Blue Hill youth sports, chasing his four kids around, or exploring the woods of downeast Maine. His direct email is [email protected]
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McKenzie Burgess
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We're Here for You
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Since our founding in 1919, our commitment has been to offer the highest quality insurance and protection to individuals and businesses and to be an active participant and a good neighbor in our community. We are a locally owned and operated Blue Hill business, serving Hancock County and beyond.
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