Neace Ventures Invests in Afore Insurance Services; John Neace Named Vice Chairman

Culpeper Insurance Partners Takes Stake in Afore Insurance Services

September 17, 2024

Insurance

Culpeper Insurance Partners, LLC made a significant investment in and merged with Afore Insurance Services, creating a larger national independent insurance brokerage. Michael A. Garguilo of Culpeper will become CEO of the combined company, which will operate as Afore Insurance Services with more than 20 offices across 10 states, over $350 million in annual premiums placed, and more than 140 employees; Crestline Investors provided a large credit facility to support growth.

COEUS Holdings Acquires Afore, LLC

September 27, 2021

Healthcare Services

COEUS Holdings has acquired Afore, a New Jersey–based life sciences consulting firm that provides commercial technology solutions, software integration, and data services. The purchase will integrate Afore into COEUS Solutions to expand COEUS' technology capabilities for pharmaceutical and biotech clients; Afore founder James Corbett will serve as COO of COEUS Solutions.

Afore Insurance Services Acquires Block Insurance

December 18, 2024

Insurance

Afore Insurance Services, LLC has acquired the assets of S&B Block Services, Inc. dba Block Insurance, bringing the Oviedo, Florida-based specialist insurance agency onto Afore's national agency platform. Beth and Steven Block and their 12-person team have joined Afore as Managing Principals to help scale the firm's childcare, private school, and martial arts specialty practice across the United States.

Afore Insurance Services Partners with BCA Insurance Group to Form Mid-Atlantic Hub

November 22, 2024

Insurance

Afore Insurance Services has partnered with New Jersey-based BCA Insurance Group to establish a Mid-Atlantic regional platform hub. BCA will continue to operate under its existing leadership and branding while leading Afore’s commercial lines business in the region; financial terms were not disclosed.

Afore Insurance Services Acquires Myron K. Hobbs & Company

February 9, 2026

Insurance

Afore Insurance Services has acquired Myron K. Hobbs & Company, LLC, marking Afore’s entry into Kentucky and establishing a new Louisville-area office. The acquisition brings group employee benefits capabilities and the Myron Hobbs team into Afore’s platform; financial terms were not disclosed.

NFP Acquires Achilles & Associates

March 25, 2022

Insurance

NFP has acquired Austin-based Achilles & Associates to strengthen its property & casualty and benefits capabilities in the Central region and expand its presence in Austin, Texas. Firm principals Jerry and David Achilles will join NFP as vice presidents, helping integrate the agency's relationships and expertise into NFP's Corporate Services team.