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25 February 2016
North Carolina
Reporter Becky Butcher

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AmWINS Group acquires Group Benefit Services

AmWINS Group has completed the acquisition of Group Benefit Services and GBS Payroll Plus for an undisclosed sum.

Group Benefit Services, founded by Bill and Kath Simmons, is a third-party administrator and general agent of employee benefits in the Mid-Atlantic region of the US. The group provides employee benefit solutions to both fully insured and self-insured groups.


Steven DeCarlo, CEO of AmWINS, commented: “We are excited to partner with Group Benefit Services. [Bill and Kath Simmons] and the entire GBS team have built a reputation as a trusted benefits advisor and, as part of our group benefits division, will enable us to further diversify our offerings to support brokers with mid-market employer clients.”


Samuel Fleet, president of AmWins Group Benefits, added: “Through this partnership, we will also be able to enhance our mid-market self-funded product offerings as well as expand our capabilities in fully-insured product administration.”

“This acquisition is a perfect complement to our existing Group Benefits division capabilities and helps us round out our full service solutions for our broker clients.

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