World Insurance Associates Acquires Five Regional Insurance Agencies in Louisiana and Houston
August 1, 2024
World Insurance Associates LLC acquired the businesses of five regional insurance agencies — The Firm of Louisiana P&C, McFatter Insurance Agency, Insure Plus LLC, The Firm of Cenla, and Creekside Risk Management LLC — effective August 1, 2024. The transaction expands World’s footprint in Louisiana and Houston, Texas; terms were not disclosed.
- Buyers
- World Insurance Associates LLC
- Targets
- The Firm of Louisiana P&C, LLC, McFatter Insurance Agency, Inc., Insure Plus LLC, The Firm of Cenla, Creekside Risk Management LLC
- Sellers
- The Firm of Louisiana P&C, LLC, McFatter Insurance Agency, Inc., Insure Plus LLC, The Firm of Cenla, Creekside Risk Management LLC
- Industry
- Insurance
- Location
- United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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