Conrade Insurance Group announces Multiple Acquisitions and Growth Plans
Conrade Insurance Group (CIG), founded in 2006 by Darrell Conrade, announces three business acquisitions that have taken place in the first half of 2023. This will expand the firm’s capabilities and strengthen their commitment to client service excellence. Conrade Insurance Group is based in Newton, Kansas. The firm is extremely committed to serving the state of Kansas by specializing in both Business and Personal insurance.
In January, The Hawkins Group, specializing in Group Employee Benefits, joined the firm. Both the agency principal, Daniel Hawkins, and Employee Benefits Consultant, Hannah Hawkins, have joined Conrade Insurance Group. The Hawkins Group brings decades of experience in employer sponsored group health plans, as well as a full offering of ancillary and voluntary employee benefit plans, to the combined firm.
In April, Boston Insurance, led by Mark Boston, joined the firm. Mark has been a fixture in the Newton property & casualty insurance community since 1985. Mark will now serve the firm as a Personal Lines Senior Risk Consultant and will work alongside Dan Heinze Jr., Vice President of Community Business.
In June, Richey Health Benefits, a full-service Employee Benefits insurance agency, joined Conrade Insurance Group and will become the firm’s first permanent Wichita location at 8441 E 32nd St North, Suite 100, Wichita, Kansas. Robert Richey will continue at Conrade as an Employee Benefits Consultant, as will Tammy Minihan, as an Employee Benefits Account Manager, and Rebecca Outland, as an Employee Benefits Service Advocate.
Conrade Insurance Group has grown substantially since its founding, including 55% organic growth over the past 3 years. Now a team of 41 professionals, the firm is thrilled to include Dan, Hannah, Mark, Robert, Tammy, and Rebecca.
“What I think I’m most excited about is that we are getting the kind of momentum that attracts highly experienced, top-notch talent to join our team. Insurance is a people business, and our success is directly attributable to the client-centered culture we have intentionally created at Conrade Insurance Group. We look forward to enabling our future growth by continuing to add team members with high integrity that prioritize client service excellence.” – Chris Conrade, President, Conrade Insurance Group.
Stephen Cavanaugh, Vice President of Employee Benefits, will oversee the integration of The Hawkins Group and Richey Health Benefits into the Conrade Employee Benefits team. Conrade Insurance Group is licensed to serve clients in all 50 states and is owned by Darrell Conrade and Chris Conrade. Conrade Insurance Group boasts deep knowledge and specialty focus in several verticals including Healthcare, Non-Profit, Public Entity, Manufacturing, & Construction, along with their deep history in Personal Lines, Farms, Small Commercial, and Life Insurance. For more information on Conrade Insurance and the services we provide, please visit, www.conradeinsurance.com. 129 E. Broadway • Newton, KS 67114 Phone 316.283.0096 • Fax 316.283.2444 www.conradeinsurance.com
