Risk Strategies acquires multiline agency in US

US specialty insurance brokerage  Risk Strategies has acquired one of the largest multiline agencies in the state of Ohio to expand its presence in the region.

Risk Strategies has acquired Ohio-based First Insurance Group from Premier Financial Corp, a community banking and financial services holding company.

Founded in 1946, First Insurance offers custom insurance placement services for commercial and personal property and casualty, health, life, and employee benefits, as well as fee-based consulting services for employee benefits programmes and a variety of related services.

“We’re excited to bring the First Insurance Group team into the Risk Strategies family,” said Steve Giannone, Risk Strategies Central region leader. “We see a great cultural and business fit between our organizations, including a similar commitment to strong community support and caring, that will fuel continued success across Ohio.”

Gary Small, president and CEO, Premier Financial Corp, said: “The First Insurance Group and Risk Strategies teams share a common view on the importance of delivering superior products and services to our clients driven by local leadership and professionals in the markets served. Risk Strategies’ extensive resources and capabilities combined with local market expertise creates a winning combination of experience, insight and customized solutions for insurance clients.”

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