ISELIN, N.J. – World Insurance Associates LLC (“World”), a Top 50 Insurance Brokerage, announced today that it acquired the business of Christopher Williams Agency (“Christopher Williams”) and Barrett Millard LLC of Pittsford, NY on January 1, 2025. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
The Christopher Williams Agency began in 1961, and Barrett Millard was purchased in 2023. Today they provide insurance to individuals and businesses, and are well known in the Rochester, NY area.
“At Christopher Williams we are committed to a high standard in everything we do,” says Bill Millard, Christopher Williams Agency. “Throughout our years of service, we have found the right combination of what we need to provide to create enduring and trustworthy relationships throughout the industry,” adds Betty Barrett, Christopher Williams Agency. “We are pleased to join World and offer our customers even more services and products.”
“I would like to welcome Christopher Williams and Barrett Millard to the World family,” says Rich Eknoian, CEO and Co-Founder of World. “The agency is made up of professional individuals who take a genuine interest in their customers, and their insurance needs. This approach aligns nicely with World’s mission, and I know they will continue to be successful.”
Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla provided legal counsel and MidCap Consulting advised World on the transaction. Saunders Management, Lacy Katzen LLP, and Harter Secrest & Emery LLP provided legal counsel to Christopher Williams on the transaction. No other advisors, diligence firms, or legal counsel were disclosed.
Source: World Insurance Associates
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