Risk Strategies kicks off 2022 with entry into New Mexico
US insurance brokerage Risk Strategies has entered the New Mexico market and bolstered its surety bond underwriting capabilities with the acquisition of Burke Insurance Group.
Burke is a commercial retail insurance firm specialising in surety bond, construction and oil and gasoline sectors in the New Mexico and West Texas region. The company is headquartered in Las Cruces.
The acquisition marks Risk Strategies’ first entry in New Mexico.
“As the Risk Strategies brand grows into new markets, it is an exciting time to welcome a local market leader such as Burke Insurance Group to the family,” said Steve Giannone (pictured), Risk Strategies Central and West Region leader. “They embody our specialist approach to risk by providing deep expertise and strong capabilities in key industry segments.”
Will Burke, founder of Burke, added: “By joining Risk Strategies, we maintain our local presence and gain the resources and services of a top, national broker to better support our clients and compete into the next decades.”
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