
Latest Addition Brings World’s Presence Closer to the Greater Boston Area
World Insurance Associates’ geographic footprint has expanded in Massachusetts after adding another independent insurance agency to its ranks. The company announced that as of June 1, 2026, it had acquired the business of American Insurance Agency of Hingham, MA. No further terms of the transaction were disclosed.
“I’d like to extend a warm welcome to American Insurance as they join the World family,” says Rich Eknoian, Executive Chairman and Founder of World. “This acquisition builds World’s presence in the greater Boston area. I know American Insurance’s business will continue to grow as part of World.”
Founded in 1991, American Insurance is a trusted insurance agency serving a diverse range of industries. The agency has developed specialized expertise in sectors including construction, manufacturing, hospitality, restaurants, real estate, auto services, energy, entertainment and amusement, special events, as well as skating and sports facilities. With decades of industry experience, American Insurance provides tailored insurance solutions that address each client’s unique risks and coverage needs, helping businesses protect their operations and achieve long-term success.
“We are experienced insurance professionals, and work with people every day to find the best insurance programs for their business needs,” says James J. Farren, Owner, American Insurance Agency. “We are glad to be joining World and look forward to expanding the products and services we offer to our clients.”
Other New England agencies acquired by World Insurance

Headquartered in Tinton Falls, N.J., World Insurance Associates is a national financial services organization offering insurance and bonds, employee benefits, retirement plans, wealth management, private client services, and payroll and human resources solutions.
The company also maintains specialized practices serving industries including agribusiness, construction, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, professional services, real estate, retail, transportation and nonprofit organizations.
Founded in 2011, World has completed more than 200 agency acquisitions and now operates from more than 250 offices across the United States. Its acquisition-driven growth has placed the firm among the larger insurance brokerages nationally. The following is a list of acquisitions the company has made in our region over the past few years.
2026 Agency Acquisitions in New England
2025 Agency Acquisitions in New England
2024 Agency Acquisitions in New England
2023 Agency Acquisitions in New England
- New England’s Foy Insurance Joins World Insurance Associates
- Wm F. Borhek & B. R. Alexander Agencies Join World Insurance Associates
- World Picks Up Another Two Agencies In New England
- Bearce Insurance Agency Joins World Insurance Associates
- New Bedford’s Tomlinson & O’Neil Joins World Insurance Associates
2022 Agency Acquisitions in New England
- World Insurance Associates Adds Another Mass. Agency To Its Ranks (Circle Insurance Agency)
- World Insurance Associates Acquires O’Brien And Gibbons Insurance Agency
- World Insurance Agency Acquisition Hat Trick: Two Massachusetts Agencies & A Rhode Island One (Tarpey and Rush-Kent Agency)
- World Insurance Associates Acquires The 174-Year-Old Allan M. Walker Insurance Agency
- World Insurance Associates Acquires Commercial Insurance Agency
- J.K. Olivieri Insurance Agency Joins World Insurance Associates
2021 Agency Acquisitions in New England
- World Insurance Associates Acquires Plainville’s Pope Insurance Agency
- World Insurance Associates Acquires Rocco Rose
- World Insurance Associates Acquires The R.S. Gilmore Insurance Agency