TrueNorth Companies News

People Moves: TrueNorth Names Tillman as President; Pouch Appoints Jawitz as Chief Sales Officer

TrueNorth Names Trent Tillman as President Cedar Rapids, Iowa-based TrueNorth has announced that Jason Smith, President & Chief Executive Officer of TrueNorth Companies, has extended his title of President to Trent Tillman, Executive Vice President of TrueNorth’s transportation division. Smith …

First Mainstreet Acquires Nissen-Caven Insurance, Tyler Insurance in Iowa

First MainStreet Insurance (FMSI), an affiliate of TrueNorth Companies, has acquired two Iowa-based agencies: Nissen-Caven Insurance and Tyler Insurance Services. Nissen-Caven Insurance joined FMSI on Nov. 1, 2020. Since 1925, Nissen-Caven has been providing quality insurance products to the people …

TrueNorth Names Mertz Executive VP of Benefits Division

TrueNorth Companies, a risk management and insurance brokerage firm headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, has appointed Benefits principal and practice leader, Kyle Mertz, to the role of executive vice president of the Benefits division, effective Sept. 1. Mertz will oversee …

Iowa’s First Mainstreet Insurance Acquires 3 New Agencies

Cedar Rapids, Iowa-based First MainStreet Insurance (FMSI), a TrueNorth affiliate, has added three new firms to its family of insurance agencies โ€” two in Iowa and one in Tennessee. FMSI acquired Sisson and Associates of Charles City, Iowa. The agency …

TrueNorth Adopts First MainStreet Insurance Name; Acquires Hylant of Nashville

The TrueNorth Companies Nashville branch will adopt the name of its affiliate, First MainStreet Insurance (FMSI), as part of its efforts to further its presence in the Nashville market. According to TrueNorth Nashville Partner & Benefits Advisor Lou Hoop, the …

Iowa’s First MainStreet Insurance Acquires 3 New Agencies

First MainStreet Insurance (FMSI), a Cedar Rapids, Iowa-based affiliate of TrueNorth Companies, has closed on its acquisition of three new agencies. The firm expanded to Western Iowa with the merger of EGR Insurance in Moville. A dedicated staff of 10, …

TrueNorth Acquires Colorado’s Jewell Insurance

TrueNorth Companies has acquired Greenwood Village, Colorado-based Jewell Insurance. Jewell Insurance will adopt the TrueNorth name and brand to further expand the firm’s presence throughout Colorado. Located in Greenwood Village, Jewell Insurance has established a strong reputation for trust, expertise …

TrueNorth Acquires Iowa’s Gateway Insurance Services

TrueNorth Companies has acquired Iowa-based Gateway Insurance Services, which will adopt the TrueNorth name and brand. With locations in Ames and Iowa Falls, Gateway Insurance Services has been committed to providing quality insurance products to both communities for nearly 35 …