Alera Group, a national employee benefits, property and casualty, retirement services and wealth management firm, today announced that it has acquired Georgetown Insurance Service, Inc. (Georgetown Insurance), effective March 1, 2020.

Headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland, Georgetown Insurance has served clients throughout the state and the surrounding region for decades. Georgetown Insurance works closely with the construction, manufacturing, real estate and transportation industries, in addition to providing their clients with specialty offerings and enhanced services.

“Georgetown Insurance Service, led by Remmie Butchko, is a fantastic addition to Alera Group as we continue to serve clients and enhance their experience with Alera Group,” said Alan Levitz, CEO of Alera Group. “We are excited to welcome Remmie and the entire team as Alera Group’s first P&C firm in the greater Washington, D.C. area.”

“Georgetown Insurance Service has been focused on building lasting local relationships with our clients while serving them with unparalleled service. Becoming an Alera Group company allows us to continue on that path, now with more resources than ever before,” said Remmie Butchko, CEO of Georgetown Insurance. “We are thrilled to join Alera Group and look forward to the collaboration ahead.”

The Georgetown Insurance team will continue serving clients in their current roles.Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

About Alera Group

With over 80 firms across the country and nearly 2,000 teammates, Alera Group works together to deliver solutions in employee benefits, property and casualty, retirement services and wealth management. Built on a unique model of collaboration, Alera Group is now the 17th largest independent insurance agency in the United States. For more information, visit aleragroup.com.