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Synex Business Performance is a provider of insurance broking services, operating a network of fourteen property and casualty and group benefits insurance brokerage firms across Canada. The company specializes in acquiring independent insurance firms both domestically and internationally. By partnering with these firms, Synex enables them to concentrate on sales and development while enhancing the security and financial well-being of their clients. This strategic approach allows Synex to facilitate growth and transformation within the insurance brokerage sector.

United Fire Group, established in 1946, is a Cedar Rapids, Iowa-based insurance company. It operates through over 1,000 independent agencies in 43 U.S. states and the District of Columbia, providing insurance protection for businesses and individuals. The company also offers life insurance in 36 states through more than 900 independent life agencies. United Fire Group employs over 900 individuals across offices in California, Colorado, Iowa, Louisiana, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Texas. The company's assets are managed by its executive team.