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\"insurance\n<\/div>\n
The partners of HMS Agency, Inc. stand in front of their new office in Ballston Spa.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

HMS Agency, Inc., a full-service insurance
\nagency in Albany, has acquired Castle & McLennan
\nInsurance Agency, based in Ballston Spa.<\/p>\n

The purchase of Castle & McLennan, increases
\nHMS’ market share and expands its
\ngeographic footprint in the Capital Region, the
\ncompany said.<\/p>\n

“We’re very excited to augment our commercial
\nand personal lines business with the
\nacquisition of Castle & McLennan,” said HMS
\nAgency partner Stephen Mather, noting that
\nthe investment provides an important strategic
\nopportunity to grow the agency throughout
\nthe Capital Region. “We’re looking forward to
\nlong-term relationships with our new clients.”<\/p>\n

Castle & McLennan will remain in its current
\nlocation at 48 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa. The
\nphone number is 885-5858.
\nThe name will change to HMSAgency, Inc.
\nin the upcoming year, Mather said.<\/p>\n

HMS is a family-owned business, certified as
\na Women Business Enterprise (WBE) by the
\nNew York State Economic Development Corp.
\nFor additional information, call-690-0360 or
\nvisit www.hmsagency.com.<\/p>\n

Photo Courtesy HMS Agemcy<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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