Risk Strategies buys Florida-based personal lines-focussed agency

US insurance brokerage and risk management firm  Risk Strategies has acquired a Florida-based personal lines-focussed insurance agency to boost its capabilities in the region.

The company has purchased Sebastian Insurance Group, headquartered in Sebastian, Florida and run by its principal Bill Kriener.

The firm offers a range of coverages, including property and casualty insurance for homes, vehicles, boats, and businesses, as well as flood insurance.

Scott Popilek (pictured),  Risk Strategies Atlantic region leader, said: “Combining our specialty capabilities with Sebastian’s great reputation and local area knowledge, we believe, will enable a robust build out of business.”

Kriener commented: “ Risk Strategies’ consultative, specialist approach to risk management is a perfect match for the way we’ve built our business and reputation in the area. It is exciting to know that our people will be welcomed into an organisation that is such a great fit and will give them more ways to build their careers and service their clients.”

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