J. Smith Lanier & Co., an independent insurance brokerage firm, has announced a stock merger with Rogers, Parker & Associates, Inc., of Florence, Ala., effective December 1, 2015.
Rogers, Parker & Associates, Inc. traces its origin to 1898 when agency owners contracted with United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company (USF&G). Rogers, Parker & Associates, Inc., has represented USF&G (St. Paul/Travelers) longer than any other insurance agency in the state of Alabama, according to the company.
J. Smith Lanier & Co., headquartered in West Point, Ga., is an employee-owned company that was founded in 1868. The company has since grown from a three-employee local agency to a major regional firm employing over 600 employees in eight divisions and 22 branch offices. J. Smith Lanier & Co. offers commercial and personal lines insurance, employee benefits, surety, aviation and risk control.
Topics Mergers & Acquisitions Alabama
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