Relation Insurance Services announced it has acquired the assets of Thorn Creek Insurance Services, with the transaction taking effect on January 31, 2026. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Founded in 2011 by Troy Alexander and headquartered in Springfield, Illinois, Thorn Creek operates in the property and casualty sector with a focus on farm, business, livestock, and commercial agriculture coverage. The firm serves clients nationwide and also provides home, auto, life, trucking, pollution legal liability, and pet business insurance solutions.
The acquisition expands Relation’s capabilities in the agricultural insurance market and adds Thorn Creek’s specialized expertise to its existing platform.
Relation Insurance Services is an insurance brokerage providing risk management and benefits consulting services across the United States. The company ranks among the top 25 largest agencies in the country by revenue, according to Insurance Journal, and employs approximately 1,350 people across more than 100 locations nationwide. Relation is privately held and backed by Aquiline Capital Partners, a private equity firm investing globally across financial services and technology.
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“Joining the Relation team just made sense. Our expertise, our culture, our goals for growth… they all aligned with Relation. Our clients will benefit greatly from the expanded resources we can now offer and our team is excited to help Relation continue their success.”
Troy Alexander, Founder Of Thorn Creek Insurance
“Having grown up on a sizable grain and livestock operation, Troy has a deep passion for the agricultural community. His knowledge in these areas is a perfect complement to Relation’s long history of leadership in Ag insurance, and his team’s passion for helping customers—both in Ag and other lines of business—goes hand-in-hand with our own customer-first approach.”
Tim Hall, Chief Executive Officer Of Relation Insurance Services
Based in New York, Stephen Freeman is a Senior Editor at Trending Insurance News. Previously he has worked for Forbes and The Huffington Post. Steven is a graduate of Risk Management at the University of New York.