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Relation Insurance Services Acquires First Insurance

WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Relation Insurance Services (“Relation”) acquired the assets of First Insurance an Affiliate of FirstBank, Inc. (“First Insurance”). The transaction went into effect on April 1, 2024; terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

“Joining Relation enables us to better serve our clients,” said Dina Wagner, Vice President of First Insurance. “Relation’s specialized expertise and broad network of carrier relationships truly offer our clients access to the best options for coverage that fits their needs.”

Offering a full range of insurance products including commercial, personal, farm and ranch, and manufacturing, First Insurance is based in Durant, Oklahoma. Dina Wagner will continue managing that office as a valuable part of the Relation family.

“First Insurance has built an outstanding reputation in their community and Relation is proud to welcome them aboard,” said Tim Hall, Chief Executive Officer for Relation. “Their team brings tremendous long-term relationships as well as deep experience in providing comprehensive insurance solutions to their clients. We are excited to welcome them to our team.”

About Relation’s Mergers & Acquisitions

Relation Insurance Services is actively seeking partnerships to expand its offerings, industry expertise, and geographic footprint. Relation offers a seat at the table to insurance entrepreneurs with equity ownership opportunities and a people-first approach that optimizes outcomes for employees and clients. For more information on joining the Relation family of brands, visit relationinsurance.com/partner-with-us.

About Relation Insurance Services

Relation Insurance Services is an insurance brokerage firm that offers superior risk management and benefits consulting services across the United States. It is ranked by Insurance Journal within the top 25 largest agencies in the country by revenue and has approximately 1,350 employees across more than 137 locations nationwide. Relation is a privately held corporation backed by Aquiline Capital Partners, a private equity firm based in New York and London investing in businesses globally across financial services and technology. Visit: www.relationinsurance.com for more information.

Contacts

Contact for Relation Insurance Services
Todd McCormack
Todd.mccormack@relationinsurance.com

M&A CONTACTS

Nicolas Luque, Senior Director M&A
Relation Insurance Services
P: 312-690-4146
E: nicolas.luque@relationinsurance.com

Scott Borcher, Director M&A
Relation Insurance Services
P: 312-870-9263
E: scott.borcher@relationinsurance.com

Relation Insurance Services

Details
Headquarters: Chicago, Illinois
CEO: Tim Hall
Employees: 1,350
Organization: PRI

Release Summary
First Insurance acquisition announcement
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Contacts

Contact for Relation Insurance Services
Todd McCormack
Todd.mccormack@relationinsurance.com

M&A CONTACTS

Nicolas Luque, Senior Director M&A
Relation Insurance Services
P: 312-690-4146
E: nicolas.luque@relationinsurance.com

Scott Borcher, Director M&A
Relation Insurance Services
P: 312-870-9263
E: scott.borcher@relationinsurance.com

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