ALKEME Insurance announced it acquired five agencies during the last quarter as it accelerates a national roll-up strategy aimed at broadening property and casualty offerings and adding employee benefits capabilities in key growth markets.
The deals span Indiana, New Jersey, California and Florida, bringing four property and casualty firms and one specialized benefits agency into what the company calls its “coast-to-coast” platform. The acquired agencies are Merritt Hall in Indianapolis; Couch Braunsdorf Insurance Group in Liberty Corner, New Jersey; JXX Insurance Agency in San Clemente, California; Bellwether in Deerfield Beach, Florida; and Health Connect Insurance Agency in Santa Ana, California, which focuses on critical care, Affordable Care Act plans and individual health coverage.
ALKEME said the additions deepen its ability to provide integrated insurance solutions while keeping local teams and client relationships in place. The brokerage also said it expects to maintain an active acquisition pace in 2026 as it continues to target culturally aligned agencies in strategic regions.
Founded in 2020, ALKEME said it has completed more than 70 acquisitions and serves clients from more than 60 locations across 29 states. The company is ranked among the top 25 largest U.S. agencies by Insurance Journal and was named the No. 3 fastest-growing broker on Business Insurance’s Top 100 list, according to the company.
KEY QUOTES:
“These five outstanding agencies join ALKEME at a time of incredible momentum, reinforcing our position as one of the fastest-growing, most innovative insurance platforms in the country. With strong property and casualty capabilities in Indiana, New Jersey, California and Florida, complemented by the specialized benefits expertise of Health Connect, we are expanding our reach while preserving the local relationships and entrepreneurial spirit that make these agencies so successful.”
Curtis Barton, CEO, ALKEME Insurance
“Joining the ALKEME Collective is an exciting next chapter for Couch Braunsdorf. We gain access to greater resources, broader market relationships and a collaborative national network, all while maintaining the local presence and service approach our clients’ trust. ALKEME’s culture of innovation and entrepreneurship made this an ideal fit for our team and our future.”
Joe Mignon, CEO, Couch Braunsdorf Insurance Group
