Relation Insurance Acquires Mid-State Insurance

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Relation Insurance Services (“Relation”) announced today their acquisition of the assets of Mid-State Insurance (“Mid-State”). The transaction went into effect on March 31, 2026; terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

“Mid-State has prided itself on the reputation it has built for its focus on service, integrity, honesty, product knowledge, and involvement in the community for the last 40 years. Joining Relation, who mirrors these values and matches it with ambition and a plan for growth, is a perfect fit,” said Joe LaBarbera, president of Mid-State Insurance. “We’re excited to join this growing team that shares values and enables us to enhance our services and offerings to our clients through additional resources, capabilities, and national scale.”

Founded in 1986 as an independent life and health agency in Milwaukee’s North Shore, Mid-State Insurance expanded its services to become a full-service, multi-line agency by 1989. Today, they are based in Mequon, Wisconsin, and offer a comprehensive suite of solutions including business and commercial insurance, employee benefits, and home, auto, life and health insurance, servicing clients throughout the Midwest and wherever their coverage needs exist nationally and internationally.

“We are thrilled to welcome Joe and the entire Mid-State team,” said Tim Hall, chief executive officer of Relation. “Joe and his team are an exciting addition to Relation, and we look forward to working with them to expand our presence throughout Wisconsin.”

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 90 locations nationwide. Relation is a privately held corporation backed by BayPine, a Boston-based private equity firm focused on digital transformation capital to drive innovation and sustainable growth in core-economy, market-leading businesses. Visit: www.relationinsurance.com for more information.