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Boston-based Roblin Insurance Acquired By Prime Risk Partners

May 15, 2018 by Agency Checklists News Desk

Roblin Insurance has been as an independent agency for 85 years

Needham-based Roblin Insurance, has been acquired by Prime Risk Partners, Inc. Founded in 1933, Roblin Insurance is one of Massachusetts’ largest independent insurance agencies offering commercial, personal, and employee benefits risk management.

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According to the terms of the transaction, Roblin Insurance will continue to operate as is from its existing location in Needham. Both the current leadership team as well as all of the agency’s employees will continue on in their current roles.

“We are excited to join one of the fastest growing national insurance platforms in the country,” said Peter Roblin, President.  “We feel we are unmatched in the level of customer service that we provide by advocating for our clients, and PRP will provide additional tools and resources to enhance our current offerings.”

Acquisition signals Prime Risk’s entrance into Massachusetts

Agency Checklists, MA Insurance News, Mass. Insurance News, Roblin Insurance, MA Agency AcquisitionsWith the acquisition of Roblin Insurance, Prime Risk Partners has officially entered the Massachusetts marketplace and will plan to use Roblin insurance as the company’s regional platform. Founded in 2014, Georgia-based Prime Risk Partners is currently ranked as the #44 largest Business Broker in Business Insurance’s ‘Top 100 Business Brokers’ ranking.

For Roblin Insurance, the backing of Prime Risk Partners will provide the  agency a national partner that will allow the agency to continue to grow in both its offerings and resources as well as through additional agency acquisitions.

“Peter and Jim Roblin, together with their team, have earned a reputation based on quality and expertise, that we are proud to add to the Prime Risk Partners’ family,” said Bret Quigley, Chairman and CEO of Prime Risk Partners. “They provide outstanding service to their clients, including comprehensive programs for business and personal insurance, and employee benefits.  Our partnership will provide clients with access to even greater resources and expertise.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

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