America's Benefit Specialist March 2023

RECENT MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS

expands the agency’s presence in the Midwest Region of the United States. Clients of Brinch Agency will continue to be serviced by the team in the Roseville office, now working under Inszone Insurance brand. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Sacramento, California, Inszone continues to grow organically, as well as through acquisitions. With 37 locations across California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Michigan, Missouri, Tex as and Illinois, the company is looking to further expand throughout the United States. INTEGRITY ADDS DELONG SALES GROUP Integrity Marketing Group LLC has acquired DeLong Sales Group, an independent marketing organization based in LaGrange, Georgia. As part of the acquisition, Scott DeLong, president of DeLong Sales Group, will become a managing partner in Integrity. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. “Young, visionary leaders like Scott are the future of this industry,” shared Bryan W. Adams, co-founder and CEO of Integrity. “He has built a remarkable business by focusing on great service to his agents, who then provide exception al service to their clients. It’s an honor for Integrity to come alongside agencies like DeLong Sales Group and support them in reaching their highest potential.” DeLong Sales Group helps families achieve peace of mind as they prepare for the future by offering life insurance products coupled with expert guidance. Scott DeLong began his career in the industry as an individual producer com mitted to helping Americans feel secure by helping them understand the best products for their needs. In 2015, he established DeLong Sales Group with a foundational system of training and product expertise that positions agents for long-term success. For more information about DeLong Sales Group’s deci sion to partner with Integrity, view a video at www.integrity marketing.com/DeLong.

HUB INTERNATIONAL ACQUIRES GRACE & PORTA BENEFITS IN MICHIGAN Hub International Limited has acquired the assets of Grace & Porta Benefits Inc. Located in Brighton, Michigan, Grace & Porta Benefits is an independent agency specializing in em ployee benefits consultation. Jon Porta, president/CEO, Travis Porta, vice president/CMO, Josh Porta, treasurer/CFO, Dave Porta, secretary/CIO, and the Grace & Porta Benefits team will join Hub Midwest East. Grace & Porta Benefits was represented by Marsh Berry for the transaction. The transaction closed in 2022, and terms were not disclosed. INSZONE INSURANCE SERVICES CONTINUES GROWTH Inszone Insurance Services, a national provider of benefits, personal and commercial lines insurance, recently an nounced the acquisition of Mattis Insurance Agency. Found ed in 1998 by Derrick and Dalia Mattis, and located in Hous ton, Texas, Mattis Insurance Agency has provided protection for individuals, families and businesses throughout the state. The Mattis Insurance team will merge and continue to operate out of Inszone Insurance’s Houston location. Mattis Insurance customers can expect the same service they are accustomed to, now under the Inszone Insurance brand. “Texas continues to be an important geography for our agency, we are very happy to be strengthening our presence in the Houston area,” said Chris Walters, CEO of Inszone Insurance Services. Inszone also announced the acquisition of Brinch Agency Insurance. Brinch Agency Insurance was founded in 2001 by Chris and Kathy Brinch after managing a family-owned agency in Eastpointe for over two decades. Formed and located in Roseville, Michigan, Brinch Agency provides per sonal, commercial and health insurance to Macomb County and the surrounding areas. The acquisition of Brinch Agency provides Inszone In surance with its first location in the State of Michigan and

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