Marsh McLennan Agency announced a significant expansion of its presence in Hawai‘i with the acquisition of three Honolulu-based insurance brokerages from Tradewind Group. The deal includes Atlas Insurance Agency, Pyramid Insurance Centre, and IC International, each of which has long served businesses and individuals across the Hawaiian islands. Financial terms were not disclosed.
The three firms collectively hold a leading position in the state’s insurance market, offering commercial and personal insurance solutions with particular strengths in municipalities, transportation, and hospitality. All employees from Atlas, Pyramid, and IC International will join Marsh McLennan Agency and continue operating from their existing offices, ensuring continuity for clients and maintaining local ties.
The acquisition marks a long-term investment in a market that MMA describes as having strong economic fundamentals and diversified industry needs. With the integration of these brokerages, the company aims to pair its national resources with trusted local expertise to broaden its services for clients throughout Hawai‘i.
Tradewind Group, the seller, emphasized that the transaction allows its brokerage businesses to grow within a larger platform while enabling Tradewind to focus more directly on its other priorities, including investing in local talent and real estate initiatives.
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“Atlas, Pyramid, and IC have long been trusted partners to the Hawai‘i community, known for their commitment to clients, colleagues and the islands they serve. We recognize that the Hawai‘i business community is built on relationships and respect. This transaction represents a long-term investment in a market with strong fundamentals, diversified industries, and a resilient economy. With our resources and network, paired with the brokerages’ local insights, we see meaningful opportunities to expand the services available to clients across the islands.”
Chris Williams, President and CEO of MMA’s West region
“This transition was a thoughtful and strategic decision that will ultimately provide our clients with expanded insurance solutions and our team new opportunities for growth.”
Chason Ishii, President of Atlas
“MMA’s deep respect for our local expertise and community connection, combined with their access to global resources, will strengthen our teams’ ability to meet the evolving needs of the families and businesses that make us who we are.”
Scott Higashi, President of Pyramid
“Separating our brokerages from our carrier operation gives each the freedom to grow and better serve Hawai‘i, while allowing us to invest more deeply in local talent, businesses, and real estate projects where we can make the greatest impact. As we explored options for a new home for our brokerage businesses, we were deliberate in choosing an organization committed to stability and deeply valuing the Hawai‘i community. By maintaining local operations and relationships, we look forward to the continued positive impact these teams will achieve as part of MMA.”
Rob Nobriga, CEO of Tradewind Group
