Liberty Buys Workers' Comp, Benefits Brokerage

Liberty Company Insurance Brokers announced Wednesday that it has acquired High Ground Insurance Services, a Torrance, California-based brokerage and consultant. Terms were not disclosed. High Ground specializes in workers' compensation claims management, employee benefits plan administration and loss-sensitive insurance program design, Liberty said. The brokerage has about 20 employees, headed by CEO Greg Martin. The industries it targets include construction, manufacturing, nonprofits and retail, according to Liberty. Liberty is the 42nd-largest broker of U.S. business, according to ...