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Sachs Walsh Insurance

Acted as exclusive financial advisor to Sachs Walsh Insurance in its sale to AssuredPartners.  Based in Westport, CT, Sachs Walsh is a retail insurance agency that offers personal and commercial property and casualty insurance, as well as life, health and long-term care coverage.  Since its founding in 1978, Sachs Walsh has established itself as one of the premier independent agencies in Fairfield County.  Sachs Walsh will maintain its local presence and continue to be led by President Teri Walsh.

 

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Holden Agency

Acted as exclusive financial advisor to the Holden Agency in its sale to Cross Insurance. Founded in 1955, the Holden Agency is a longstanding independent agency based in Portland, ME. Holden provides employee benefits and property and casualty products to commercial and personal lines clients. Headquartered in Bangor, ME, Cross Insurance saw the acquisition as a tremendous opportunity to expand its operations in Maine. Holden executives Thomas Holden and John Benoit will continue to serve and assist with management of the business.

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N-Surance Outlets

Acted as exclusive financial advisor to N-Surance Outlets in its sale to Ryan Specialty Group.  N-Surance Outlets (NSO) is a wholesale insurance brokerage and binding authority operation headquartered in Roswell, GA with a branch office in Tarpon Springs, FL.  Founded in 1985, NSO specializes in commercial P&C, transportation and garage risks, servicing over 1,000 agents in the Southeast.  Jason Murrey, President of NSO, and his team will continue to service and expand their client base.

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A. E. Barnes Insurance Agency

Acted as exclusive financial advisor to A. E. Barnes Insurance Agency in its sale to Cross Insurance.  Based in South Weymouth, MA, A. E. Barnes is one of the leading independent agencies in the South Shore region.  Founded in 1915, the agency provides products and services for its varied clientele, including both small and large commercial and personal lines clients.  Former owners Preston Hoffman and Geoffrey Hoffman will continue to manage the South Weymouth office and will continue to serve as President and Vice President, respectively.

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Connecticut Underwriters

Acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Connecticut Underwriters in its sale to CRC Insurance Services.  Founded in 1964, Connecticut Underwriters is a premier wholesale broker/managing general agent that has grown into one of the northeast’s leading independent excess and surplus lines brokers.  The Middletown, CT-based privately held company prides itself on providing exceptional service and unique market access.  Connecticut Underwriters will operate as part of CRC’s Southern Cross Underwriters division.

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Strickland Insurance Group

Acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Strickland Insurance Group and its wholly-owned subsidiary Atlantic Casualty Insurance Company in their sale to Auto-Owners Insurance Group. Formed in 1983, Atlantic Casualty is a specialty property & casualty underwriter that primarily writes excess and surplus lines business through a network of MGA partners. The company operates in 48 states with offices in Goldsboro, NC; Scottsdale, AZ; Hartford, CT; and Philadelphia, PA. The management team, staff, and locations will remain as they position for growth and expansion of product offerings. 

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Founders Insurance Agency

Acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Founders in its sale to AssuredPartners.  Founders is a retail insurance broker with offices in Torrington, CT and Lakeville, CT.  Founders provides personal, commercial and group health and life insurance to its clients.  Within its personal insurance division, Founders services its high value, platinum clientele with properties around the world.  Following the transaction, Founders’ staff and leadership will continue to operate from their existing office locations in Connecticut.