Alera Group Acquires Barnes Insurance & Financial Services of Florida

Alera Group, a national employee benefits, property and casualty, risk management and wealth management firm, has acquired Barnes Insurance & Financial Services (BIAFS) of Florida.

BIAFS is a benefits agency with two locations in northwest Florida. Founded in 2005, this independent agency is one of the largest insurance agencies in the panhandle.

BIAFS brings Alera Group more than 100 years of experience. Their principal lines of business include health, dental, life disability, supplemental policies and financial services.

Alera Group was formed in early 2017 and is a nationwide independent insurance agency and privately-held employee benefits firm headquartered in Deerfield, Ill. Alera Group offers employee benefits, property and casualty, risk management and wealth management.