Hatcher Insurance Group has acquired Level 3 Benefit Advisors, extending a run of deal activity and workforce growth that has increased its staff by nearly 24% since early 2025.
The Orlando-based brokerage reported 42 employees following its acquisition of Jamerson-McLean in January 2025 and said it is targeting more than 60 full-time employees in 2026.
The latest transaction adds five employees from Winter Park-based Level 3 Benefit Advisors, a firm founded in 2021 that focuses on employee benefits consulting and advisory services. It follows earlier M&A activity, including the Jamerson-McLean transaction and Hatcher’s 2025 partnership with Unison Risk Advisors.
Level 3 founder Tom McGaffic will lead Hatcher’s employee benefits operations. His responsibilities include oversight of the existing benefits team and execution of growth initiatives through new producer hires, team lift-outs and additional acquisitions. The role also connects with capabilities available through Unison Risk Advisors across client engagements and internal teams.
“We have known Tom and his team through the industry for years and have always had tremendous respect for his reputation and client-first approach," said William J. Palmer, principal at Hatcher. “Combining forces will create incredible value for our clients, team members, and future partners while strengthening our employee benefits capabilities.”
“From early on we followed each other’s progress in the marketplace and looked for opportunities to partner,” said McGaffic. “When the timing was right, it became clear there wasn’t another team we would rather build with.”
Hatcher became a partner of Unison Risk Advisors in 2025, joining a group that has completed 25 transactions since its formation in 2020. The organization operates an employee-owned model and includes firms such as NSI Insurance Group in Florida.
Executives at Unison have said the platform is pursuing additional acquisitions and talent recruitment across its partner firms. The approach includes expansion into multiple regions and continued hiring within operating companies.
In February 2026, Hatcher reported continued activity in North Florida under Jacksonville-based market lead Case Walther, who joined the firm in 2023. The company said the role supports its operations in the region.
Walther’s background includes work with large organizations on loss-sensitive risk financing structures, based on company information released at the time.
Hatcher is preparing to relocate its headquarters from College Park to a 10,000-square-foot office in Orlando’s Packing District, in a building developed by Dr. Phillips Charities. The company said the facility will include training and event rooms intended to support hiring and internal development.
“As we looked toward the future, we wanted a headquarters that reflected where our company is headed,” said Bryan Robertson, principal at Hatcher. “The Packing District is quickly becoming one of Orlando’s most dynamic business communities and the new space gives us the room and resources to continue building our team and better serve our clients for years to come.”
“This partnership positions us to grow our benefits platform across Florida while continuing to deliver thoughtful, strategic guidance to employers navigating an increasingly complex benefits landscape,” said Cory Broadaway, principal at Hatcher.
Hatcher Insurance Group provides commercial and personal insurance, employee benefits, and surety and construction bonding services. The firm has operated for more than 75 years and maintains relationships with insurance carriers across multiple lines.
The company is part of Unison Risk Advisors, which includes more than 1,200 employees across over 25 office locations and serves clients in all 50 states and more than 85 countries.
