Republic Companies Acquires Southern States General Agency

Dallas-based insurer Republic Companies Inc. (Republic) announced that it has acquired Southern States General Agency Inc. (SSGA) from Unitrin Inc. The acquisition was effective July 9.

SSGA President Mickey Slaughter and his team joined the Republic organization. SSGA provides a complete selection of specialty commercial and personal lines property and casualty insurance products through independent insurance agents in Louisiana, Arkansas, Texas and Mississippi.

Philo Smith & Co. facilitated this transaction and acted as financial advisor to Republic.

Source: Republic Companies