At Hilb Group, formerly known as Pearson Wallace Insurance, LLC, we provide personalized insurance services for individuals, families, and businesses throughout Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York. Our approach centers on developing insurance policies that reflect each customer's individual circumstances, specific risks, and financial considerations. By customizing coverage to meet these needs at a fair and affordable price, we help our clients protect what matters most while enjoying greater peace of mind. Our office is located at 222 South Street, Suite 201, Pittsfield, MA 01201. You can reach our team by emailing abennett@hilbgroup.com, calling (413) 464-9390, or sending a fax to (866) 495-4808.We offer comprehensive personal and commercial insurance solutions designed around the distinct requirements of each client. Our personal insurance services include homeowners, renters, automobile, marine and watercraft, fine arts, and jewelry coverage, along with other options to safeguard families and their possessions. For businesses, we conduct comprehensive diagnostic analyses to identify physical and operational risks and develop specialized coverage strategies accordingly. Our goal is to provide effective, cost-conscious protection that addresses the challenges your company faces while safeguarding both established assets and future growth. We believe every customer deserves appropriate coverage at a reasonable cost, supported by knowledgeable assistance and a commitment to addressing insurance needs with care and professionalism.
Served areas
- Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York
Highlights and features
- Customized insurance policies tailored to your individual risks and budget.
- Comprehensive personal insurance protecting families, homes, vehicles, and valuables.
- Specialized commercial insurance solutions designed to address business risks.
- Detailed risk assessments identify physical and operational business exposures.
- Cost-effective coverage options designed to provide confidence and peace of mind.
- Experienced insurance professionals committed to responsive, knowledgeable, and personalized service.
Services
We provide personalized insurance solutions designed to protect you, your family, and your possessions. Our personal insurance offerings include homeowners, condominium, co-op, and renters coverage, along with flood and life insurance. We also offer auto and personal umbrella policies, marine and watercraft protection, and coverage for fine art, jewelry, and collectibles to help address your individual insurance needs. 
We help businesses protect their property, income, employees, and financial interests through comprehensive insurance solutions. Our offerings include property, business interruption, general liability, commercial auto, workers compensation, and cyber liability coverage. We also provide specialized policies for contractors, cannabis businesses, jewelry companies, and other industries, helping business owners identify appropriate protection against potential risks and unexpected losses. 
We offer guidance on life insurance options for those seeking to provide financial security for their loved ones or businesses. Whole life policies feature fixed premiums and accessible cash value, while universal life coverage offers cash value with premiums that may vary. Term life insurance provides protection for a specified period, with premiums that generally remain unchanged throughout the selected term. 
We provide Lawyers Professional Liability Insurance to help attorneys and law firms manage financial risks associated with negligence, errors, or omissions in professional services. As client expectations increase and malpractice claims become more frequent, protecting your practice is essential to its financial security. Our customizable policies offer specialized protection, including expanded professional services coverage, crisis expense reimbursement, and pre-claim and claim services.
People
Beth Pearson
President / Co-Founder
Beth Pearson, President and Co-Founder of Pearson Wallace Insurance LLC is an experienced business and Insurance Professional. Coming from a background of Global Corporate Leadership at General Electric, to developing a $15MM Real Estate portfolio, to joining the Insurance Industry in 2012. As a student of life, Beth is pursuing her last course to become a Certified Insurance Counselor. She is passionate about serving customers and finding clients the right insurance to solve their insurance problems. Beth takes the pieces of insurance and creates a peace of mind for her clients.
Alex Bennett
Vice President, Business Development
Alex Bennett, VP of Business Development comes from a background in sales. Shortly after graduating from the Gabelli School of Business at Roger Williams University, Alex started his career in insurance as an outside sales representative. Alex knows that not every insurance situation is the same and he prides himself on providing an in-depth review to come up with fast and accurate solutions.
Proven to problem solve on his feet, Alex believes that product knowledge paired with a customer-centric mindset is the key to consistent results.
Proven to problem solve on his feet, Alex believes that product knowledge paired with a customer-centric mindset is the key to consistent results.
Reviews (23)
Nadia Finder
Sep 14, 2025
We have been using Pearson and Wallace for 4+ years and have been nothing but happy. We have benefitted from their expertise in selecting home and auto policies, as well as their understanding of coverage options. Alex is always willing to answer any questions we have and is always prompt to manage any issues/concerns we have. Prior to this we purchased insurance on our own, and I would never decide to that again! Having their expertise and experience has helped us to save money each year.
Mitchell Schneir
Sep 04, 2025
I would like to share my wonderful experience with everyone at Pearson Wallace Insurance. In particular, Kristy and Alex have been incredibly cooperative, understanding, and flexible. As a new customer needing extra assistance, I have received everything I needed and more in every situation. I give Pearson Wallace a perfect rating of 10 out of 10. Thank you! Mitchell
Berkshirehills
Aug 01, 2025
I would highly recommend that everyone give Pearson Wallace a call for all their insurance needs. Our financial advisor suggested we call them and so glad we did. They found us less expensive policies (home and auto) and even advised us on additional coverage that we never thought about. In the end we are paying less and have more coverage. They have amazing knowledge of the insurance industry, do all the research and there are no fees. You have nothing to lose.
Steve Laurin
May 05, 2025
Exceptional Service and Personal Touch at Pearson-Wallace
After frustrating experiences with big-name insurance companies like Geico and Progressive, I decided to explore a local, family-owned optionand I couldnt be happier with my choice. Pearson-Wallace has completely exceeded my expectations.
Unlike the big companies, where you're often stuck on hold or navigating endless automated systems, Pearson-Wallace connects you directly with a real personimmediately. My experience with Marc was nothing short of refreshing. He took the time to patiently guide me through the process of customizing both my homeowners and auto insurance policies.
Marc's clear and thorough explanations gave me confidence and peace of mind that my home and auto are truly well-covered. The entire process was simple, efficient, and professional.
If youre tired of impersonal service and want a company that values its clients, I highly recommend Pearson-Wallace. Their dedication to customer care is unmatched, and Im so glad I made the switch.
After frustrating experiences with big-name insurance companies like Geico and Progressive, I decided to explore a local, family-owned optionand I couldnt be happier with my choice. Pearson-Wallace has completely exceeded my expectations.
Unlike the big companies, where you're often stuck on hold or navigating endless automated systems, Pearson-Wallace connects you directly with a real personimmediately. My experience with Marc was nothing short of refreshing. He took the time to patiently guide me through the process of customizing both my homeowners and auto insurance policies.
Marc's clear and thorough explanations gave me confidence and peace of mind that my home and auto are truly well-covered. The entire process was simple, efficient, and professional.
If youre tired of impersonal service and want a company that values its clients, I highly recommend Pearson-Wallace. Their dedication to customer care is unmatched, and Im so glad I made the switch.
Paige W.
Apr 18, 2025
Ninette VanLingen
Sep 17, 2024
So easy to work with! After speaking with Alex and his understanding what I needed I received a thorough quote for both my home and auto insurance for far less money and better coverage than the insurance group I had been with for decades! Simple, thorough, easy and reliable!!! Thank you in a world where customer service seems relegated to online self service I felt finally, this group gets it!
Gary Smith
Aug 28, 2024
We recently contacted Pearson Wallace to get quotes for our Auto, Homeowners, and a personal liability umbrella policies. From the initial contact which happened very quickly (filled out a contact me request) to providing them with the information needed to get quotes for these coverages the process was smooth and moved along quickly with great communication throughout. Oh and at the end we saved money, increased coverages, and moved to an A rated insurance company noted for strong financials & great customer service.
Choosing to work with Robert Tyrol at Pearson Wallace, a family owned business, was a great decision and we expect to have many years of great service going forward.
Choosing to work with Robert Tyrol at Pearson Wallace, a family owned business, was a great decision and we expect to have many years of great service going forward.
Mackenzie Robinson
Aug 03, 2024
I highly recommend PWI! They have handled my auto insurance policy for a few years now and Bobby has always been a pleasure to work with. Bobby is always there in time of need with any questions/claims I need to make. He is very knowledgeable and provides great customer service, I truly think he is an asset to the company! Thank you, Bobby, for assisting me on finding the policy with the best rate to fit my needs!
Julie Forrestel
Jul 03, 2024
We purchased auto insurance for our sons car through Pearson Wallace. They were efficient, polite and helpful throughout the process. Robert was a pleasure to deal with. Unfortunately, a fender bender happened recently and they have also been great in helping with this claim. I would recommend this agency to anyone and have already referred several friends.
Andrea Sutherland
Sep 02, 2023
The Pearson Wallace team is always a pleasure to work with! They are a family owned agency, and take the time to care for you, as family.
I was helping my parents switch brokers, and they had many questions after being with the same broker for over 15 years! The team was patient with each question, provided clear answers and assured my parents they were in good hands each step of the way. My parents are happy with their new car insurance policies and saved money in the process! We highly recommend Pearson Wallace Insurance!
I was helping my parents switch brokers, and they had many questions after being with the same broker for over 15 years! The team was patient with each question, provided clear answers and assured my parents they were in good hands each step of the way. My parents are happy with their new car insurance policies and saved money in the process! We highly recommend Pearson Wallace Insurance!
Devin Bajardi
Jul 30, 2023
We highly recommend Pearson Wallace Insurance for all of your insurance needs, both personal and professional! They have helped us navigate the insurance market for the cannabis industry, looking out for our business' needs and helping to manage our risk. It's great working with a small local company that is both professional and knows their business well. We trust them completely to have our best interests in mind, and that is huge!
Isabelle Charbonnier
Jul 05, 2023
The team at PWI helped make my change to a new angecy seamless and easy. Between answering all the questions I had while getting a new car, to helping with billing, they were always accessible and ready to help. I was able to add a jewelry schedule to my insurance policy (which I didnt know I needed until I spoke with Alex). Making the change to Pearson and Wallace saved me money by bundling my home/auto insurance. I would definitely recommend to all friends and family!
Paula Kohler
May 01, 2023
Pearson Wallace Insurance is the best available agency in my opinion. I had the hardest time getting the right policy for the right price for my business and Beth and her team did what no one else seemed to be able to do. Not only were they able to get me a far better price and coverage, but they kept things simple and easy and they did it with style. Do not spend your money on a policy for business without talking to these guys.
Maxwell Lenihan
Mar 21, 2022
The best experience with an insurance company I could ask for. They have handled my auto & renters policies for years now and because of their customer service and pricing, I cant recommend them enough. Alex, along with the entire team, go above and beyond to ensure they take care of their clients. They are all very knowledgeable, responsive and accommodating. I have, and will continue to recommend Pearson Wallace to friends, family and clients.
Lisa G.
Sep 18, 2021
Amy Reinharz
Jun 14, 2021
I was recently introduced to Alex by the fine gentlemen from whom I purchased a new car. My experience of Alex has been very positive: he is highly professional, knowledgeable, helpful and respectful. He did such a great job setting me up with auto insurance, that I transferred all my other insurance policies over to Pearson Wallace. Alex is responsive and thorough and I recommend him highly.
Gab A.
May 15, 2021
I had an incredible experience working with Pearson Wallace for Auto Insurance. Finding Auto insurance is never a fun task to do, but Bobby made the process so seamless. Bobby was very knowledgeable and provided excellent customer service by helping me find the best policy that fit my needs, better coverage and a significantly better rate! Thank you again Bobby!!
Thomas Moore
Mar 23, 2021
Alex and the team provided outstanding service in a moment of great need. Our bank made an incorrect payment to our insurance company and our policy expired. When they drafted up a new one, we saw our new costs for Home and Auto jump 30%! That's when we called PWI.
Alex was able to get us better coverage at a lower price than we were originally paying, and even added an umbrella policy (while still staying under our original cost basis!). Did I mention PWI's team put the quote together within days? They did all the hard work, it's saving us money, and we have peace of mind knowing our coverage is more complete. What more could you ask for? Call them today and talk to a real person.
Alex was able to get us better coverage at a lower price than we were originally paying, and even added an umbrella policy (while still staying under our original cost basis!). Did I mention PWI's team put the quote together within days? They did all the hard work, it's saving us money, and we have peace of mind knowing our coverage is more complete. What more could you ask for? Call them today and talk to a real person.
Jonathan Sutherland
Sep 18, 2020
I contacted Cole Lenihan because I had heard from a family member that he could get me a better rate on my car insurance policy. As a younger driver, I was shocked when Pearson-Wallace Insurance came back with an insurance quote from a reputable provider that would save me hundreds of dollars a year. Cole and their team worked to make sure that I knew that my new policy would be apples-to-apples with my old plan, while saving me hundreds. He was very responsive by phone and email, and when it came time to pull the trigger, the rate came in even lower than originally quoted. Cole even dealt with all aspects of canceling my former policy. Its great to know that I can quickly and easily get ahold of my insurance agent, and I really appreciated how seamless they made the process for me. Id highly recommend Pearson-Wallace Insurance.
Brian Stetson
Jul 28, 2020
I recently moved all of my personal and business insurance policies to Pearson Wallace as a result of their great customer service, knowledgeable agents (Cole), and professionalism (they were able to get me lower rates on all my policies by shopping around on my behalf). They do everything they say they are going to do, when they say they're going to do it. They are extraordinarily tech savvy and made the transition simple and fast. Love these folks!
Kevin Carpenter
May 11, 2020
I had a great experience with Pearson Wallace and, in particular, Alexander Bennett. The assertiveness and quick turnaround brought an appreciative personal and professional service. Alexs expertise is second to none which resulted in a smooth and effortless process all while saving in the long run! I highly recommend Pearson Wallace as they provided honest advice which has led to a lifelong customer.
Richard Syska
Apr 08, 2020
Alex, of Pearson Wallace Insurance, LLC, made it very simple and straight forward to switch insurance carriers. I'd been with the same carrier for over a dozen years for Auto, Home, and Umbrella, and probably paying a little more than i should. But key for me (slightly old school) is 'real person interaction' - I've always had a contact person to call/text and address questions, etc. Alex became my go-to person, very responsive and professional, and provided a great product for my Auto, Home, and Umbrella. Didn't think i'd ever switch, but providing me the "service" coupled with a savings, i couldn't pass that up. Pearson Wallace Insurance provides a full-service
Jake Rania
Apr 03, 2019
Beth Pearson has been working with our landscaping company for sometime now and is amazing to work with. She is very immediate with answering emails, texts and calls. She has been very helpful with us throughout our time in business and took the time to explain our policy in great detail. Overall we love working with Beth and hope to continue with her for many years to come!