Byars|Wright Acquires Junkins‑Yarbrough Corporation (JYC Insurance)
July 2, 2023
Byars|Wright acquired Junkins‑Yarbrough Corporation (JYC Insurance) in July 2017, integrating JYC's employees and book of business into its Gardendale, Alabama office. The deal expanded Byars|Wright's customer base and market share while allowing JYC's owners (Beau and Jackie Yarbrough) to focus on sales rather than managing staff.
- Buyers
- Byars|Wright
- Targets
- Junkins-Yarbrough Corporation (JYC Insurance)
- Sellers
- Beau Yarbrough, Jackie Yarbrough
- Industry
- Insurance
- Location
- Alabama, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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