Relation Insurance Services Acquires Joseph M. Wiedemann & Sons, Inc.
August 1, 2025
Relation Insurance Services acquired the assets of Joseph M. Wiedemann & Sons, Inc. (JMWS), a fourth-generation independent insurance agency based in Arlington Heights, Illinois; the transaction was effective August 1, 2025 and terms were not disclosed. JMWS will continue operating under its current partners, joining Relation’s national platform to expand Relation’s geographic footprint and product capabilities; Relation is PE-backed by Aquiline Capital Partners.
- Buyers
- Relation Insurance Services
- Targets
- Joseph M. Wiedemann & Sons, Inc.
- Sellers
- Joseph M. Wiedemann & Sons, Inc.
- Platforms
- Relation Insurance Services
- Industry
- Insurance
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Transaction Type
- Addon
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