World Insurance Associates announced it has acquired the business of Fillmore Insurance Agency, an insurance agency based in Brooklyn, New York. The deal closed on March 1, 2026. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Fillmore Insurance Agency was founded in 1970 and is primarily focused on commercial lines insurance. The agency specializes in serving clients across real estate, contractors, and retail stores. It also offers personal lines insurance to customers.
The agency is led by John Sluyk, James Sluyk, Patrick Sluyk, and Stephen Van Sluyk.
World Insurance said the acquisition will expand the products and services available to Fillmore’s clients while adding an experienced team of insurance professionals to its platform.
Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla provided legal counsel to World Insurance Associates on the transaction. Satin and Lee Law P.C. provided legal counsel to Fillmore, and Sica Fletcher advised Fillmore on the deal.
World Insurance Associates is a nationally ranked financial services organization headquartered in Iselin, New Jersey. The company serves clients from more than 250 offices across the U.S. and U.K.
World provides services across commercial and personal insurance, bonds, employee and executive benefits, wealth management, retirement plan services, private client services, and payroll and HR solutions.
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“At Fillmore Insurance Agency, we provide our clients with a comprehensive range of innovative products. Joining World will increase the products and services we can offer to our clients. This is an exciting time for Fillmore.”
James Sluyk Jr., Owner of Fillmore Insurance Agency
“I’d like to welcome Jim, Pat, John, Steve and the Fillmore team to World. They are a group of proven professionals, and they strive to provide personal service to both existing and new clients. I’m glad they are joining the World family.”
Rich Eknoian, Executive Chairman and Founder of World Insurance Associates
