The Halb Group is expanding into Texas with key acquisitions.

Property casualty and employee benefits brokerage Hillb Group announced the acquisition of a Texas-based property and casualty insurance agency, further expanding its presence in the central region. The acquisition was finalized on August 1.

Halb Group, headquartered in Richmond, Va. I is a portfolio company of The Carlyle Group, a global investment firm.

Halb Group focuses on growth through strategic acquisitions and leveraging its resources to drive organic growth within the agencies it acquires. To date, the company has completed more than 175 acquisitions, establishing more than 125 offices in 29 states.

In April, Halb Group expanded its employee benefits division in the Midwest by acquiring a book of business in Illinois. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed, and the acquisition took effect earlier this month.

Earlier in the year, the brokerage also expanded its Southeast operations by acquiring a worksite and voluntary benefits business in Georgia.

The acquisition, which was finalized on February 1, is in line with Halb Group’s strategy to expand its service offerings and geographic reach in the region.

In January, Halb Group also announced the appointment of Amanda Harm as vice president of carrier relations and insurance strategy.

In this role, Harm focuses on expanding opportunities for the company’s clients and new agency partners. She will report to Halb Group Chief Operating Officer Jason Angus.

Harm has over 13 years of industry experience in roles including marketing, sales, and account placement. He joined Halb Group in March last year as the tri-state director of market placement.

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