About Skene Valley Group

Skene Valley Group

Skene Valley Group was founded in April of 2002 by John Hoagland. John worked for Travelers as an underwriter and for Safeco Insurance as a regional manager before opening Skene Valley Agency. In October of 2009, Skene Valley Agency purchased M Shaw Insurance in Granville NY, an insurance fixture in Granville for 18 years.

Thomas Abbott joined Skene Valley Group in October of 2010 as a producer. Tom handles all lines of business including life and health insurance.

Maria Hyatt is the personal lines manager for the ageny. Maria has been with M Shaw for more than 10 years.

We are actively involved in the community, sponsoring little league teams in both Whitehall and Granville, as well as coaching summer baseball teams, in addition to donating to various organizations throughout the year.

At Skene Valley Agency/M Shaw Insurance, we strive to provide you the personal attention you need. We answer your calls personally, no computerized phone systems. We believe in doing business the old fashioned way. We even make house calls!