World Insurance Associates Acquires West Coast Insurance, Combs Insurance of Florida

World Insurance Associates LLC, an independent insurance agency headquartered in Tinton Falls, N.J., has expanded its presence in Florida with the acquisitions of West Coast Insurance Group and Combs Insurance, effective July 1, 2019.

West Coast Insurance Group of Saint Petersburg, Fla., brings several Florida insurance markets and 15 employees to the World Insurance Associates organization.

Combs Insurance, located in Vero Beach, Fla., provides insurance products to Indian River County and surrounding areas. Established in 1992, Combs Insurance specializes in insurance for individuals and families.

Gregory D. Leifer of West Coast Insurance Group joins World Insurance Associates as principal.

World Insurance Associates LLC (WIA) is an independent insurance agency headquartered in Tinton Falls, N.J. It offers personal and business insurance solutions in 50 states, providing group benefits and property and casualty insurance to companies of all sizes in a variety of industries in addition to insurance services for individuals, focusing on coastal properties and high net worth clients. WIA began business in 2012, has completed 44 acquisitions, and serves its customers from 30 offices in N.J., Pa., N.Y., Conn., R.I., Maine, Ohio, Fla., and Washington, D.C. The company has been named a Top 100 Independent Property/Casualty Agency by Insurance Journal.