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Union Life & Casualty will join JM Insurance Agency Partners, expanding the provider’s pawnbroker coverage.
The acquisition of Union Life & Casualty by Jewelers Mutual will help strengthen both the pawn market and the insurance industry, said JM.
Neenah, Wis.—Jewelers Mutual Group (JM) has acquired Union Life & Casualty Insurance Agency (UL&C), a pawnbroker insurance provider, for an undisclosed amount.
UL&C specializes in coverage for pawnshop owners, as well as buy-sell-trade stores, gold buyers, check cashers, coin dealers, consignment stores, and other related industries.
JM said the acquisition will help strengthen the pawn market and the insurance industry, and help meet customers’ needs for pawnbroker coverage.
“Our core values and commitment to customer satisfaction remains,” said Jon Walker, president and chief executive officer at UL&C.
“I believe this acquisition will allow us to create a more powerful force in the pawn industry, ultimately leading to even better products and experiences for our current and future customers.”
Rather than generating policies under a new name, UL&C offerings will become part of JM’s suite of market offerings.
UL&C’s headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona will remain, while JM continues to be based in Neenah, Wisconsin.
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UL&C specializes in coverage for pawnshop owners, as well as buy-sell-trade stores, gold buyers, check cashers, coin dealers, consignment stores, and other related industries.
JM said the acquisition will help strengthen the pawn market and the insurance industry, and help meet customers’ needs for pawnbroker coverage.
“Our core values and commitment to customer satisfaction remains,” said Jon Walker, president and chief executive officer at UL&C.
“I believe this acquisition will allow us to create a more powerful force in the pawn industry, ultimately leading to even better products and experiences for our current and future customers.”
Rather than generating policies under a new name, UL&C offerings will become part of JM’s suite of market offerings.
UL&C’s headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona will remain, while JM continues to be based in Neenah, Wisconsin.
According to JM, the acquisition will allow it to be able to provide more choice and greater flexibility to more customers in more markets with personalized insurance options.
“This strategic acquisition empowers us to leverage our combined expertise and expand our suite of innovative insurance solutions to further strengthen our market position in the pawn industry,” said Mike Alexander, chief operating officer at Jewelers Mutual.
“Together, we will accelerate our growth and continue to deliver incredible value to our customers.”
For more information on JM Insurance Agency Partners’ specialty programs, and the commercial and personal policies offered, visit JM’s website.
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