(VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – July 17, 2018) – Core Assurance Partners is pleased to announce the acquisition of E. L. Creech & Co., Inc., a fourth-generation, family-owned property and casualty firm based in Virginia Beach, where it will maintain its offices. The combined organization will continue to serve clients in Hampton Roads, Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic region with strong expertise in insurance and risk management for Real Estate, Hospitality, Construction, Automotive, and Maritime industry sectors, complemented by an excellent Private Client Services practice. Terms of the transaction between the two privately held companies were not disclosed.

“We are pleased to welcome Creech Insurance into our company, adding its trusted team of experienced professionals and over 100 years of rich business history to our brand,” said Doug Russell, President of Core Assurance Partners. “Scot Creech has built an organization dedicated to service excellence, integrity, and meaningful relationships, all of which align with the business principles and values of Core Assurance,” said Russell.

Scot Creech, who will be part of the company’s leadership team, stated, “I’m excited for Creech Insurance to become part of Core Assurance, perpetuating my commitment to excellence for our clients and employees. I could not find a better partner to continue the Creech legacy.”

“Together with Creech, Core Assurance will leverage additional resources and industry knowledge to bring innovation and solutions to a broad range of clients throughout the business communities and industries we serve,” said Zack Brandau, Executive Vice President of Core Assurance Partners. “We are excited to have the Creech team on board and look forward to a bright future.”