Relation Insurance Acquires Joseph M. Wiedemann & Sons, Inc.

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CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 3, 2025--

Relation Insurance Services (“Relation”) announced today their acquisition of the assets of Joseph M. Wiedemann & Sons, Inc. (JMWS). The transaction went into effect on August 1, 2025; terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

“We proud to join a dynamic company like Relation,” said John Wiedemann, partner and president of JMWS. “In addition to the breadth of resources and in-house expertise that is now available to our team and customers, we’re excited to find a home at a place where our values align. Relation has built its success on being relationship-focused, and joining their team will only help strengthen our relationships with the customers and communities we serve.”

JMWS, a fourth-generation family-owned business based in the Chicago suburb of Arlington Heights, has been serving customers since 1930. They offer a mix of both personal and commercial lines of insurance products and services, focusing on P&C and employee benefits. Their offices will continue to be led by partners John Wiedemann and Ned Cooke, who along with their staff, are committed to continuing to deliver the personalized service their clients have come to expect.

“Joseph M. Wiedemann & Sons has delivered personalized insurance solutions and service to business and families for nearly 100 years,” said Tim Hall, chief executive officer of Relation. “We’re honored to build upon that history and thrilled to add their wealth of knowledge in both business and personal lines to our team. Combining our national resources and footprint with their local expertise will help us deliver tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of businesses and families in the region.”

About Relation’s Mergers & Acquisitions

Relation Insurance Services is actively seeking partnerships to expand its offerings, industry expertise, and geographic footprint. Relation offers a seat at the table to insurance entrepreneurs with equity ownership opportunities and a people-first approach that optimizes outcomes for employees and clients. For more information on joining the Relation family of brands, visitwww.relationinsurance.com/partner-with-us.

About Relation Insurance Services, Inc.

Relation Insurance Services is an insurance brokerage that offers superior risk management and benefits consulting services across the United States. It is ranked by Insurance Journal within the top 25 largest agencies in the country by revenue and has approximately 1,350 employees across more than 100+ locations nationwide. Relation is a privately held corporation backed by Aquiline Capital Partners, a private equity firm based in New York and London investing in businesses globally across financial services and technology. Visit:www.relationinsurance.comfor more information.

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