Ann Arbor, MI — Northstone Insurance Group, a tech-driven national insurance brokerage, has completed the acquisition of eight independent agencies across Michigan, Texas, and Louisiana. The move significantly expands the firm’s geographic reach and strengthens its capabilities in commercial, personal, and health insurance.
Terms of the transactions were not disclosed.
Headquartered in Ann Arbor, Northstone combines local market expertise with a national platform offering property and casualty, high-net-worth personal lines, and employee benefits solutions. The newly acquired agencies will operate under the Northstone brand going forward.
“These are highly respected agencies with strong leadership and deep community roots,” said Michael Granger, CEO of Northstone. “Together, we’re creating a stronger, smarter network powered by shared values and cutting-edge technology.”
All employees from the acquired agencies will participate in Northstone’s Employee Purpose Plan, an equity incentive program designed to give team members ownership in the company’s future growth and success.
The Acquired Agencies Include:
Michigan
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Warrendale Insurance (Livonia) – Led by Barb Kunina; known for multiline P&C and niche markets.
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U.P. Insurance (Iron Mountain) – Headed by Todd Lysinger; specializes in commercial and health insurance.
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Entrust Insurance (St. Clair Shores) – Led by Dan LaLiberte; focuses on high-net-worth personal lines.
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Canopy Insurance Group (Birmingham) – Run by Janell Evans-Olsey and Joseph Simon; serves national commercial accounts.
Texas
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Infiniti Insurance Services (Spring) – Led by Hazel Moreno; focused on large commercial accounts.
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King Phillips Insurance (Houston) – Led by Troy White; serves middle-market commercial clients.
Louisiana
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Beasley Keith Insurance (Bossier City) – Led by Gail Rinchuso; focuses on middle-market commercial accounts.
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Safe Harbor Insurance (Bossier City) – Led by Ashlin Strother; serves high-net-worth personal clients.
The acquisitions support Northstone’s strategy of blending personal agency service with enterprise-scale resources. All teams will now have access to Lead Nexus, the firm’s AI-powered platform for client acquisition, predictive analytics, and partner enablement.
“These partnerships extend our reach while preserving the local expertise that clients trust,” Granger said. “We’re excited to welcome these teams into the Northstone family.”