PointeNorth Expands With Three Alabama Agency Acquisitions

PointeNorth Insurance Group, one of the largest and fastest-growing independent agencies in the Southeast, has acquired three agencies in Alabama, the latest move in the group’s expansion plans.

The acquisitions include Holloway and Hunt Insurance in the town of Arab, in north Alabama; Vigilant Gulf Coast Insurance, in Daphne, near the coast; and O.M. Hughes Insurance, in the Birmingham area.

Mickey Hunt, principal at Holloway Hunt, said in a news release that the move will allow the firm to expand its portfolio.

Dan Quarella is president with Vigilant Gulf Coast, previously known as Align Insurance. The agency offers personal and commercial coverage and is licensed in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, Florida and Tennessee.

O.M. Hughes was founded in 1946 by O.M. Hughes Sr. His son, Marvin, joined in 1971, and his grandson, Mark Hughes, joined the firm in 2002, the agency website notes.

All three agencies will operate under their established names.

PointeNorth, with headquarters in Atlanta, has acquired more than 50 agencies in recent years. For 2025, the firm plans to continue its merger moves and hopes to expand its transportation practice, the company said.