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Relation acquires subsea and aquaculture specialist Chinook Insurance

24th March 2026 - Author: Kassandra Jimenez-Sanchez -

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US insurance brokerage Relation Insurance Services has acquired the assets of Chinook Insurance Group, LLC, a commercial insurance brokerage that specialises in the subsea and aquaculture industries, among others.

relation-insurance-services-logoBased in Seattle, Washington, Chinook Insurance Group has additional expertise across directors and officers liability, employment practices liability, professional liability, cyber, and kidnap and ransom.

Christopher Trainer, chief executive officer of Chinook Insurance Group, said: “We’re excited to join a growing team like Relation.

“Being backed by Relation’s resources, capabilities, and nationwide carrier relationships will enable us to greatly enhance our service and offerings to our clients.”

The transaction went into effect on December 31, 2025; terms were not disclosed.

“We’re excited to add Chinook and their proven capabilities to Relation,” said Tim Hall, chief executive officer of Relation. “We look forward to Christopher’s continued success and are eager to work alongside him in strengthening the solutions we bring to our clients every day.”