Alera Group Acquires Miami’s Wilson Washburn & Forster
Alera Group, a nationwide wealth services and insurance firm, has acquired Wilson, Washburn & Forster, 62-year-old insurance agency in Miami.
Wilson Washburn, founded in 1961, offers commercial and personal lines products, including coverage for aviation, food and hospitality, manufacturers, marine risks, medical facilities, social service organizations and more, according to a news release and the firm’s website. Sarah Washburn is president.
Alera Group has made a number of acquisitions in recent months, including the John Hackney Agency in North Carolina in January. Alera noted that it has some $1.2 billion in annual revenue and offers employee benefits, property and casualty insurance, retirement plans and wealth services to clients around the country.