ALKEME Insurance acquired five agencies in the last quarter of 2025, further expanding its property and casualty offerings and employee benefits capabilities.
Newly acquired agencies
The firms joining ALKEME include Merritt Hall in Indianapolis, Indiana, which serves businesses and individuals in the greater Indianapolis area with risk management and insurance solutions.
Couch Braunsdorf Insurance Group, based in Liberty Corner, New Jersey, has a strong presence in the state and the broader Mid-Atlantic region, providing advisory services and coverage solutions.
JXX Insurance Agency, located in San Clemente, California, delivers tailored property and casualty programs across Southern California.
Bellwether in Deerfield Beach, Florida, offers commercial and personal lines solutions across the state.
Finally, Health Connect Insurance Agency in Santa Ana, California, specializes in employee benefits, including critical care, Affordable Care Act plans, and individual health coverage for employers and individuals.
Strategic rationale
Curtis Barton, CEO of ALKEME Insurance, said the acquisitions strengthen the brokerage’s property and casualty capabilities in Indiana, New Jersey, California, and Florida, while adding specialized employee benefits expertise. He noted that the acquisitions preserve the local relationships and entrepreneurial culture of the acquired agencies.
Joe Mignon, CEO of Couch Braunsdorf Insurance Group, said joining ALKEME provides access to broader resources and a national network while maintaining the firm’s local service approach.
The acquisitions support ALKEME’s ongoing M&A strategy, which targets high-performing, culturally aligned agencies in key markets to expand service offerings, geographic reach, and client value. The company plans to maintain a strong acquisition pace in 2026.
Continued consolidation trend
In the previous months, the company made several acquisitions, including that of USA Health Insurance in Woodstock, Georgia. It also made an acquisition in Maryland, with the purchase of Gorges & Company in Timonium.
The latest acquisitions reflect continued consolidation trends in the US insurance brokerage market, where regional firms are joining national platforms to gain scale, access to capital and technology resources. For the property and casualty sector, these deals allow ALKEME to expand underwriting reach, broaden product offerings, and enhance advisory services for commercial and individual clients.
ALKEME's strategy positions the company to compete more effectively in both regional and national insurance markets, leveraging acquisitions to strengthen service capabilities, geographic coverage and market share.
