World Insurance Associates Acquires Providence Financial, Inc.
September 1, 2023
World Insurance Associates LLC acquired Providence Financial, Inc., an independent insurance agency founded by Donald “Joey” Larsen, with the Providence team joining World effective September 1, 2023. The transaction expands World’s footprint into South Dakota and Nebraska; terms were not disclosed.
- Targets
- Providence Financial, Inc.
- Sellers
- Donald "Joey" Larsen
- Industry
- Insurance
- Location
- South Dakota, United States
- Transaction Type
- Addon
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