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A New Milestone For Kaplansky: Its 45th Agency Acquisition

August 19, 2024 by AC Editor


Acquires Chicopee’s Brochu Insurance

Kaplansky Insurance, one of Massachusetts’ largest remaining independent agencies has reached a major milestone: its 45th agency acquisition. The Needham-based agency has announced that Brochu Insurance of Chicopee is now a part of Kaplansky Insurance.

With its latest acquisition, the agency says it has taken another significant step in its expansion strategy, enhancing its ability to serve clients throughout Massachusetts.

“We are excited to welcome the clients and team of Brochu Insurance to the Kaplansky Insurance family,” said Ely Kaplansky, President and CEO of Kaplansky Insurance. “This acquisition strengthens our presence in Western Massachusetts and allows us to continue providing exceptional service with a local touch.”

Founded in 1949, Brochu Insurance has been a trusted provider of comprehensive insurance solutions to the Chicopee community for decades. The agency has built a strong reputation for personalized service and deep local knowledge, values that align closely with those of Kaplansky Insurance.

According to the terms of the agreement, Kaplansky Insurance will retain Brochu Insurance’s existing location at 725 Grattan Street, Chicopee, Massachusetts. No further terms were disclosed.

A Listing of Kaplansky Most Recent Acquisitions

The following is a recap of some of the agency’s most recent acquisitions in recent years that has been covered by Agency Checklists:

  • Kaplansky Insurance ‘Strikes Gold’ With Latest Agency Acquisition (2024)
  • Kaplansky Welcomes WT Flynn Insurance Of Framingham To Its Ranks (2024)
  • Kaplansky Insurance Continues To Expand Market Presence In Massachusetts With 42nd Agency Acquisition (2023)
  • Kaplansky Insurance Acquires Seekonk’s Crosstown Insurance (2023)
  • Kaplansky Insurance Acquires Bridge Insurance (2023)
  • Kaplansky Insurance Acquires Roy Insurance (2022)
  • Kaplansky Insurance Acquires Judith M. Flynn Insurance Agency, Inc. (2022)
  • Kaplansky Insurance Acquires John P. Riley Insurance (2021)
  • Kaplansky Insurance Acquires The Towers-Lemos Agency (2021)
  • Kaplansky Insurance Acquires Staite Insurance (2021)
  • Kaplansky Insurance Acquires Pike Insurance (2020)
  • The John C. Gallagher Insurance Agency Joins Kaplansky Insurance (2019)
  • Make It 32 – Kaplansky Insurance Acquires The KW Insurance Agency (2019)
  • Kaplansky Acquires Its 30th Independent Insurance Agency in Massachusetts (2018)
  • Kaplansky Insurance Acquires Massachusetts’ Kelleher & Mackey Agency (2018)
  • Kaplansky Insurance Acquires The Anthony & Malcolm Agency (2018)
  • And Then There Were 31: Kaplansky Insurance Acquires Burak Insurance (2018)


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