ALKEME Insurance, a Top 25 U.S. insurance brokerage, has strengthened its national presence after completing the acquisition of five insurance agencies in the last quarter, further expanding its property and casualty insurance offerings while enhancing its employee benefits capabilities in high-growth markets across the United States.
These latest transactions reinforce ALKEME’s long-term strategy of building a coast-to-coast insurance platform that blends deep local expertise with the scale, resources, and market access of a leading national brokerage. By integrating four established property and casualty firms alongside a specialized employee benefits agency, ALKEME is positioning itself to deliver more comprehensive and customized insurance solutions to businesses and individuals nationwide.
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Strategic Acquisitions Strengthen Property and Casualty and Benefits Capabilities
The newly acquired agencies bring strong regional footprints, specialized expertise, and long-standing client relationships that complement ALKEME’s fast-growing platform. Each firm enhances the brokerage’s ability to serve clients with tailored risk management, commercial insurance, and personal lines solutions.
The five agencies acquired include:
Merritt Hall (Indianapolis, Indiana)
Merritt Hall is a respected property and casualty insurance agency serving businesses and individuals throughout the greater Indianapolis area. The firm is known for its risk management expertise and customized insurance strategies designed to protect clients across multiple industries.
Couch Braunsdorf Insurance Group (Liberty Corner, New Jersey)
Couch Braunsdorf Insurance Group is a well-established property and casualty brokerage with a strong presence in New Jersey and the broader Mid-Atlantic region. The agency provides comprehensive insurance advisory services, helping clients navigate complex commercial and personal insurance needs.
JXX Insurance Agency (San Clemente, California)
Based in Southern California, JXX Insurance Agency focuses on delivering tailored property and casualty insurance programs for individuals and businesses. Its regional expertise strengthens ALKEME’s footprint in one of the country’s most competitive insurance markets.
Bellwether (Deerfield Beach, Florida)
Bellwether is a Florida-based property and casualty agency offering a broad mix of commercial and personal lines coverage. The acquisition expands ALKEME’s reach across Florida, a key growth market for insurance services.
Health Connect Insurance Agency (Santa Ana, California)
Health Connect Insurance Agency specializes in employee benefits, critical care coverage, Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans, and individual health insurance solutions. The addition of Health Connect significantly enhances ALKEME’s benefits platform in Southern California and beyond.
Leadership Highlights Momentum and Cultural Alignment
Commenting on the acquisitions, Curtis Barton, CEO of ALKEME Insurance, emphasized the company’s continued growth trajectory and commitment to partnering with high-quality agencies.
“These five outstanding agencies join ALKEME at a time of incredible momentum, reinforcing our position as one of the fastest-growing, most innovative insurance platforms in the country,” Barton said. “With strong property and casualty capabilities in Indiana, New Jersey, California, and Florida, complemented by the specialized benefits expertise of Health Connect, we are expanding our reach while preserving the local relationships and entrepreneurial spirit that make these agencies so successful.”
The emphasis on cultural alignment and local autonomy remains central to ALKEME’s acquisition strategy.
Joe Mignon, CEO of Couch Braunsdorf Insurance Group, highlighted the benefits of joining the ALKEME Collective.
“Joining the ALKEME Collective is an exciting next chapter for Couch Braunsdorf,” Mignon said. “We gain access to greater resources, broader market relationships, and a collaborative national network, all while maintaining the local presence and service approach our clients trust. ALKEME’s culture of innovation and entrepreneurship made this an ideal fit for our team and our future.”
A Growing M&A Strategy Across Key U.S. Markets
With these latest acquisitions, ALKEME continues to execute a robust mergers and acquisitions pipeline focused on high-performing, culturally aligned insurance agencies in strategic regional hubs. The company’s acquisition model allows partner agencies to retain their local identity while benefiting from shared technology, carrier access, and operational support.
As competition intensifies across the insurance brokerage landscape, ALKEME’s selective acquisition strategy enables it to scale efficiently while delivering increased value to clients. The company has indicated plans to maintain an active acquisition pace through 2026, further expanding its national footprint and service capabilities.
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About ALKEME Insurance
ALKEME is a full-service insurance agency providing businesses and individuals with a broad range of solutions, including commercial and personal insurance, employee and executive benefits, retirement planning, and wealth management services.
Founded in 2020, ALKEME has completed more than 70 acquisitions and now serves clients from over 60 locations across 29 states. The firm is ranked by Insurance Journal as one of the Top 25 largest insurance agencies in the United States and by Business Insurance as the #3 fastest-growing brokers in its Top 100 ranking.
Built by owner-operators with a distinctive growth vision, ALKEME combines proven operating methodologies with a partnership-driven culture that empowers agencies to grow and thrive in a rapidly evolving insurance marketplace.
