The Hilb Group purchases Florida’s Gentry Insurance

Hilb now operates 36 offices in 11 states including Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, West Virginia and Florida

By Lyle Adriano

The Hilb Group (THG) has announced its purchase of Gentry Insurance Agency (GIA), an independent insurance agency based in Apopka, Florida.

Gentry Insurance Agency represents multiple insurance companies as an independent agency serving individuals and businesses in Central Florida since 1937.

“This partnership expands our product and service offerings, and it gives us greater access to The Hilb Group’s national resources,” said president and owner of GIA, Debra Liebknecht. “We are excited by the opportunities being part of The Hilb Group will provide for our employees and our customers.”

The purchase marks THG’s eighth acquisition this year. GIA will continue to operate under its current leadership.

Robert J. Hilb, president and CEO of THG, offered praise for GIA in announcing the purchase. "From their people to their products and services, GIA has earned our respect as an exceptional insurance agency,” he said.

“We are fully committed to building a great operation in Florida. Having an established group with more than 75 years of outstanding service under their belt join our team will help us reach our goals in the region,” he added.

The Hilb Group is a middle market insurance company headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. It is a portfolio company of the private equity firm ABRY Partners. THG maintains 36 offices in Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, New York, North Carolina, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia.
 

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