Choice Financial Group Acquires Marley Insurance Agency
Sica | Fletcher advises Marley Insurance Agency ("Marley") in its sale to Choice Financial Group ("Choice")
Overview of Transaction
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Located in Scottsburg, Indiana, Marley is a retail agency founded in 1986.
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Marley is a diversified generalist with a long history of serving clients throughout Indiana and Kentucky.
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Marley decided to partner with Choice Financial Group. Choice is a rapidly-growing firm in the insurance agency and broker space, having recently partnered with Northlane Capital Partners (“NCP”), a leading private equity platform, to enable growth.
Significance of Transaction
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The acquisition of Marley offers Choice a diversified agency partner located in a rapidly-growing region with strong ties to its local community.
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The resources and support provided by Choice will accelerate Marley’s growth and allow the Company to target previously unattainable clients.
Sica | Fletcher's Role
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Sica | Fletcher was hired to serve as strategic and financial advisor to Marley.
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The transaction underscores Sica | Fletcher's track record of success in deal execution, as well as its relationships with growing acquirers in the space.