NFP, a subsidiary of Aon and a global insurance brokerage and consultancy, has announced the acquisition of certain assets of EBA Services LLC dba AnchorGroup.
Kiehl Hutchings from AnchorGroup will join NFP as Vice President of Benefits and will report to Kelly Smith, Senior Vice President of Benefits.
Kate Henry, President of NFP’s Northeast region, said, “I’m excited to welcome Kiehl and the AnchorGroup team to NFP.”
She continued, “This addition strengthens our presence in upstate New York, especially in the greater Syracuse area, with an experienced team of group benefits professionals. Through AnchorGroup’s offerings and clients, we will build on our already robust capabilities and expand our connections to employers in the area.”
Founded in 1971, AnchorGroup specialises in providing group employee benefits solutions for small and mid-sized clients across New York State, with a focus on upstate. Led by the Hutchings family, the company is known for its quantitative approach to determining the best coverage and plans for clients.
AnchorGroup is a member of Benefits Partners, a leading national corporate benefits producer group and one of NFP’s member organisations.
Hutchings commented, “We are thrilled to join NFP and build on our already strong relationships within the organisation.
“My family has a long history of serving businesses across New York State, and NFP’s diverse portfolio of expertise, capabilities and solutions will allow us to better support the needs of small and midsize businesses here. As a member of Benefits Partners, I’ve seen NFP’s values and impact firsthand, and I’m looking forward to the next phase of our NFP connection.”
