Bunker Hill Co. Opens for Business in Conn.

A new entrant to the Connecticut homeowners insurance market is open for business, as Bunker Hill Insurance Company recently received approval for its homeowners rates from the Connecticut Insurance Department. This marks the first time the Boston-based member of the Plymouth Rock companies has issued homeowners policies outside Massachusetts.

“We’re providing new capacity in a line of business that many other companies are walking away from,” Bunker Hill president John Tierney said.

The company offers claims service and a 10 percent discount on homeowner insurance rates when customers also insure their car with Plymouth Rock Assurance Corporation, which began selling auto insurance in the state in March 2002.

Bunker Hill offers insurance for homes, condominiums and apartments.