World Insurance Associates (World) Acquires O'Brien and Gibbons (OBG)
Sica | Fletcher advises O'Brien and Gibbons in its sale to World Insurance Associates
Overview of Transaction
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Originally founded in 1961, OBG is a retail insurance agency located in Worcester,
Massachusetts. -
With a focus on small commercial and personal lines, the Company is a generalist
with some key real estate and contractor client relationships. -
OBG agreed to partner with World Insurance Associates, a top 100 Independent
Property/Casualty Agency.
Significance of Transaction
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The acquisition of OBG provides World with an opportunity to cross-sell its non-P&C
product lines/offerings. -
The acquisition will allow provide the OBG team with robust resources, as well as
the support to target larger accounts with more complex risks.
Sica | Fletcher's Role
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Sica | Fletcher was hired to serve as exclusive strategic and financial advisor to OBG
and explored multiple options for the firm before its decision to partner with World. -
This transaction underscores Sica | Fletcher's unparalleled relationships with top-tier investors in the insurance sector.