NFP, a leading insurance broker and consultant that provides employee benefits, property and casualty, retirement, and individual solutions, announced that it has acquired ShawHankins, Inc. The transaction closed effective April 1, 2019.

ShawHankins is a group benefits brokerage, based in Marietta, Georgia, with an extensive regional footprint and long history of developing meaningful connections with clients. The firm specializes in providing consultative services across employee benefits, medical coverage, and wellness programs to both private and public sector entities including city and county governments and school systems. This acquisition expands NFP’s presence in the greater Atlanta region, which has been an area of focus for NFP’s continued development. ShawHankins President and CEO Scott Hankins will join NFP as a director in the Southeast region, reporting to Christi Byron, president of the Southeast region.

“It is exciting to welcome ShawHankins to NFP and further diversify the capabilities within our benefits business,” said Byron. “Scott and his team bring public sector expertise, a commitment to delivering high touch, personalized service, and a focus on using advanced technology to deepen client relationships. We look forward to working with them to enhance the solutions we create for clients.”

“We are thrilled to join the NFP family and be part of a collaborative environment where everyone, including our clients, benefits from the exchange of ideas, strategies, and best practices,” said Hankins. “I couldn’t imagine a better opportunity to learn, share, and contribute within a successful benefits team positioned for significant growth.”