The group's principal activity is to operate a network of wholly owned subsidiary insurance agencies. The group places various types of insurance, including property, casualty, marine, aviation and employee benefits, with insurance underwriters. The agencies operate approximately 100 offices in 25 states. The group also advises customers on risk management and employee benefits and provides claims administration and loss control consulting services. The group's client base ranges from personal to large national accounts and is primarily comprised of middle-Market and top-tier commercial and industrial accounts. On 01-Sep-2004, the group acquired frank f. Haack & associates inc & t.j. Adams group llc.