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Relation Insurance Acquires Chinook Insurance Group

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Relation Insurance Services (“Relation”) announced today their acquisition of the assets of Chinook Insurance Group, LLC. The transaction went into effect on December 31, 2025; terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

“We’re excited to join a growing team like Relation,” said Christopher Trainer, chief executive officer of Chinook Insurance Group. “Being backed by Relation’s resources, capabilities, and nationwide carrier relationships will enable us to greatly enhance our service and offerings to our clients.”

Based in Seattle, Washington, Chinook Insurance Group focuses entirely on commercial clients and brings specialized expertise in insurance solutions for the subsea and aquaculture industry, among others, to Relation. The company also has additional expertise across directors and officers liability, employment practices liability, professional liability, cyber and kidnap and ransom.

“We’re excited to add Chinook and their proven capabilities to Relation,” said Tim Hall, chief executive officer of Relation. “We look forward to Christopher’s continued success and are eager to work alongside him in strengthening the solutions we bring to our clients every day.”

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, Inc.

Relation Insurance Services is an insurance brokerage 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 100+ 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.

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Maria.grimm@relationinsurance.com

Relation Insurance Services

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

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