Aon-owned insurance broker and consulting firm NFP has acquired Salus Group, an independent employee benefits (EB) consulting, brokerage and administration firm based in Michigan. Michael Brillati, CEO of Salus Group, will join NFP as senior vice president and report to Michael Schneider, president of NFP’s Central and West regions. The firm says Brillati will partner with NFP’s Michigan market leaders, Dan Cornwell and Cam Kennedy, to drive growth and elevate one of NFP’s largest Central region market segments. Founded in 2005, Salus Group has focused on serving middle-market employers, with a client base focused on Florida, Georgia, and Alabama. Commenting on the move, Schneider highlights: “I am thrilled to welcome Salus Group to NFP and continue our investment in Michigan, which is a high-growth market and significant opportunity for NFP. “Their expertise and unique service portfolio, and the diverse mix of businesses they serve, will strengthen NFP’s already robust benefits offerings in the state and help us deliver additional value to employers.” Brillati adds: “I am proud of our growth and success and the impact we have on our clients, and as part of NFP, we will do even more with access to their diverse capabilities and solutions. “We have been in business for nearly two decades and this next chapter will see us bring additional value and insight to businesses across the country.”
