Inszone Insurance Services Acquires Arnold & Smith Insurance Agency, Inc., Expanding Presence in Washington State

SACRAMENTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Inszone Insurance Services, a rapidly growing national provider of commercial, personal, and benefits insurance, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Arnold & Smith Insurance Agency, Inc. This strategic acquisition expands Inszone’s footprint into the Pacific Northwest, bringing two key locations in Belfair and Shelton, Washington into the organization.

Founded in 1970 by Mel Arnold and Don Smith, Arnold & Smith Insurance Agency, Inc. has been a staple of the Mason County community for over half a century. In 2004, the legacy of the founders was passed to Chris Ladner and Jeff McHargue, who have co-owned and operated the agency for the last two decades. Under their leadership, the agency has specialized in serving the unique needs of a rural coastal region, offering everything from personal lines coverage for manufactured homes and waterfront mansions to a dominant commercial presence in the construction sector.

“We knew we needed additional resources and a larger team to continue providing the level of service our clients deserve in today's market,” said Chris Ladner, co-owner of Arnold & Smith Insurance. “What drew us to Inszone was the perfect balance of professional strength and personal touch. They had a clear game plan for keeping our staff intact and treated us like partners from our very first meeting.”

“Arnold & Smith Insurance Agency, Inc. has spent 50 years building a reputation for reliability and specialized expertise, particularly in the construction and rural residential markets,” said Chris Walters, CEO of Inszone Insurance Services. “We are excited to welcome Chris, Jeff, and their entire team to Inszone. By providing them with our expanded national resources, we look forward to helping them grow their legacy and continue serving the Belfair and Shelton communities.”

About Inszone Insurance Services

Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Sacramento, California, Inszone Insurance Services is a full-service insurance brokerage firm offering a wide range of property & casualty and employee benefits solutions. Inszone continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions, now serving clients through offices in California, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, and Washington, with additional expansion planned nationwide.

For more information about Inszone Insurance Services, visit www.inszoneinsurance.com.