The deal adds an office with focus on business and personal insurance solutions. Credit: Ratana21/Shutterstock.

Michigan, US-based Highstreet Insurance Partners has strengthened its national foothold with the purchase of Winder Insurance Center for an undisclosed sum.  

Highstreet’s acquisition of Georgia-headquartered Winder adds an office with focus on business and personal insurance offerings. 

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Winder also specialises in managing commercial real estate, professional and contractor risks. 

Russ Shepley and Brett Gamblin will retain leadership of the Winder team from the Winder, Georgia, office and join Highstreet’s Southeast Region, which is led by regional president Alyssa Rockwell.  

Rockwell said: “Winder’s expertise and ability to provide wholistic coverage to their clients will help support Highstreet’s strategy in the Georgia market and the entire Southeast Region. We are excited to have Winder join the Highstreet team.” 

The latest deal follows Highstreet’s purchase of Collum Insurance Group in Richardson, Texas. 

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Collum Insurance Group, with 35 years of experience in personal lines, has been incorporated into Highstreet’s Gulf Region. 

President Carl Collum has been tasked with managing his team within the Sandy Garza agency. 

Set up in 2018, Highstreet Insurance Partners is an independent agency offering business insurance, employee benefits, personal insurance, retirement services and specialty risk solutions. 

In October 2024, Highstreet formed Brightstone Specialty Group, a subsidiary consisting of two divisions – specialty services and underwriting. 

Scott Goodreau has been appointed as the CEO of Brightstone Specialty Group.