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Relation Insurance Services Acquires The Haney Company, Inc.

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Relation Insurance Services (“Relation”) acquired the assets of The Haney Company, Inc. (“Haney”). The transaction went into effect on May 1, 2024; terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

“We want to be the best possible advocates for our clients. Joining Relation will help us deliver superior value, unlock more resources, and ensure we continue to deliver an exceptional experience,” said Brian Haney, Founder & CEO of Haney. “We want our clients to be more than merely satisfied, we want them to be raving fans. With Relation behind us, we can do just that.”

Offering a full range of employee benefits, commercial and personal insurance products, Haney is based in Silver Spring, Maryland. Brian Haney, his brother Scott Haney, and their father Allen Haney will continue managing that office as a valuable part of the Relation family.

“Haney has an outstanding reputation in their community and Relation is proud to bring them aboard,” said Tim Hall, Chief Executive Officer for Relation. “Their long-standing history serving associations and non-profits and their designations as Certified Association Executives (CAEs) are wonderful additions to Relation. 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 www.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

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

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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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