Alera Group Acquires Georgia Agency

Alera Group, an independent P/C and benefits firm, has acquired Jowers-Sklar Insurance, a Georgia-based independent agency specializing in property and casualty insurance in the Southeast.

The agency serves Floyd County, Georgia, and the surrounding area, as well as clients in 16 states. It offers business and personal insurance, with specialities in equipment rental, childcare and restaurants.

Jowers-Sklar joins Alera Group through Propel Insurance, an Alera Group company headquartered in Tacoma, Wash. The Jowers-Sklar team will continue serving clients in their existing roles.

Alera is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois, and has offices around the country. It was formed in 2017 from the merger of 24 companies.