Brown & Brown announced Jan. 4 its subsidiary Brown & Brown of Ohio acquired Berry Insurance Group.
Founded in 2002 by Mark Berry, Ohio-based Berry Insurance Group provides commercial and personal insurance products for businesses and individuals throughout the Cincinnati tri-state area.
“Mark and his fantastic team have built an agency that puts the customer first while contributing to the community in which they live and work,” stated Tommy Huval, Brown & Brown Retail regional president. “Berry Insurance Group embodies the same culture and focus on insurance solutions that drives Brown & Brown. We are excited to join forces with Mark and the Berry team and know that they will provide a solid base for us to continue the growth of our retail presence in Ohio and surrounding areas.”
Berry will continue to lead the team from their offices in Terrace Park and Lebanon, Ohio, reporting to Huval.
“In looking for a partner to take Berry Insurance Group to the next level, I was focused on cultural fit, resources to better serve the risk management needs of our customers and an opportunity for our team to be the foundation for a broader presence in the Ohio market,” Berry stated. “In Brown & Brown, we have found that partner. I am excited for the future opportunities for the Berry Insurance Group team, our customers and carrier partners.”