Tinton Falls insurance company nabs Connecticut agency

Tinton Falls-based World Insurance Associates LLC on Thursday said it acquired Martin & Rowland Insurance Inc of Prospect, Conn. on April 1, 2020. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Martin & Rowland Insurance is a full-service, independent insurance agency. According to the firm, giving their clients the expert customer service they’ve come to know and expect is their number one priority.Rich Eknoian, chief executive officer and co-founder of WIA said: “We are thrilled to welcome such a reputable, well-established company to our team. Martin & Rowland’s extensive experience and expertise in the insurance industry is a great opportunity for us to expand our capabilities in the state of Connecticut.”
WIA has been growing its business as of late and acquired Texas-based TAB Insurance Agency LLC on March 1. It currently operates 40 offices in 12 states and has expanded through a combination of organic growth and agency acquisitions, according to a company press release, with 56 acquisitions completed to date.

CREDIT: Linda Lindner