Risk Strategies acquires First Insurance from Premier Financial, no terms

Risk Strategies and Premier Financial Corporation announced that Risk Strategies has acquired Ohio-based First Insurance Group from Premier Financial Corp., a community banking and financial services holding company based in Defiance, Ohio. Founded in 1946, First Insurance Group today is one of the largest multiline agencies in the state of Ohio. With deep technical skills, broad industry experience and product lines and value-added services the agency offers custom insurance placement services for commercial and personal property and casualty, health, life, and employee benefits, as well as fee-based consulting services for employee benefits programs and a variety of related services. “We’re excited to bring the First Insurance Group team into the Risk Strategies family,” said Steve Giannone, Risk Strategies Central Region Leader. “We see a great cultural and business fit between our organizations, including a similar commitment to strong community support and caring, that will fuel continued success across Ohio.”