Al Thurmond Agency is an independent insurance agency based in Houston, TX that provides complete insurance service for businesses and individuals, specializing in employee benefits and commercial property & casualty insurance since 1973.

We're not just any benefits consulting firm. We're GBS. We have nearly 30 years of experience in group benefits, a strong sense of purpose and it shows. At GBS, we don't stand still. We grow, we innovate, and we delight our clients. We are your neighbors and your friends in addition to being your partner in benefits. You'll see us at the store, at community events, and by your side as we navigate the complex terrain of insurance.

What makes Lockton stand apart is also what makes us better: independence. Our private ownership empowers our 12,500+ Associates doing business in over 140+ countries to focus solely on clients' risk and insurance needs. With expertise that reaches around the globe, we deliver the deep understanding needed to accomplish remarkable results.

Higginbotham is a single source solution for insurance, financial and HR/employee benefits services. The employee-owned firm was established in 1948 and ranks by revenue today as the nation’s 21st largest independent insurance brokerage. Based in Fort Worth, Texas, Higginbotham serves businesses and individuals through locations across the nation. The firm specializes in tailoring programs to meet each client’s unique needs, and in standing by those programs with their Day Two Services®, which provide proactive customer support through the life of each policy. Higginbotham is a values-driven firm that strives to be family to employees, accountable to clients, teammates to carriers, and generous to communities.

Dean & Draper provides commercial or personal insurance programs, as well as employee benefits.

Crystal & Company is the home for talented insurance professionals: creative, committed to their clients and driven to deliver extraordinary results. The company drives the strategy and execution behind insurance and employee benefits programs for businesses that want to be smart about risk. Crystal was recently acquired by Alliant Insurance Services, one of the nation’s largest specialty insurance brokerage firms. To learn more about Alliant, please visit: www.alliant.com.

Frost provides banking, investments, and insurance services to businesses and individuals throughout Texas. Founded in 1868, Frost is one of the 50 largest U.S. banks by asset size. At Frost, everything we do is aimed at making customers’ lives better. We do it by creating and delivering great experiences to them every time they interact with us. Through teamwork, collaboration and a commitment from everyone involved, we’ve succeeded in that goal time and time again. And we’re incredibly proud of the results—technology that helps us serve our customers, industry-leading security that inspires confidence and a quick and agile workforce that serves our customers in ways no other bank can. Frost is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected trait including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, or veteran status. For more information on our social media policies, please visit frostbank.com/social.

BCSG, an insurance brokerage firm based in Houston, Texas, stands out as a local brokerage with a global reach, leveraging its expertise in the insurance sector to cater to local and regional employers, particularly in the medical and ancillary benefits domain. Their proficiency is particularly notable in serving industries such as automobile dealers, exemplified by their work with Alamo City Motors in Texas, covering over 360 participants. This expertise underscores their ability to understand and address the unique needs of different industry sectors. At its core, BCSG is driven by the mission to empower small businesses, assisting them in overcoming everyday challenges through a suite of digital tools. This is part of their broader strategy to not just provide services but to partner with businesses for their long-term success. With a history of over 15 years, their team, which spans from the US to Australia, specializes in offering online solutions primarily to banks and telecom companies. Their award-winning platform and consultancy services are designed to enhance the digital offerings of financial institutions and telecom companies, providing access to a range of leading applications. This approach has enabled them to partner with global brands like MasterCard, Vodafone Hutchison Australia, and Deutsche Bank, extending their reach to over 20 million small businesses worldwide. For an employer benefits buyer evaluating BCSG's Houston office, these attributes highlight the firm's extensive experience, commitment to empowering small businesses, and their capability to offer tailored solutions across various industries, making them a robust choice for businesses seeking comprehensive insurance brokerage services.

OneDigital’s team of fierce advocates helps businesses and individuals achieve their aspirations of health, success and financial security. Our insurance, financial services and HR platform provide personalized, tech-enabled solutions for a contemporary work-life experience. Nationally recognized for our culture of caring, OneDigital’s teams enable employers and individuals to do their best work and live their best lives. More than 100,000 employers and millions of individuals rely on our teams for counsel and access to fully integrated worksite products and services and the retirement and wealth management advice provided through OneDigital Investment Advisors. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Atlanta, OneDigital maintains offices in most major markets across the nation. OneDigital has received the Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award for Best Places to Work in 2023. For more information, visit onedigital.com.

Based in Orlando, Florida, AssuredPartners stands as a global frontrunner in the insurance brokerage landscape, with special expertise in industry-specific insurance solutions for both businesses and consumers. We offer a comprehensive range of services, including commercial insurance, risk management, and employee benefits. As strategic advisors in the insurance domain, our unparalleled expertise empowers us to deliver tailor-made solutions designed to meet the unique needs of our clients. With a team of over 10,000 professionals, we serve clients from strategically located offices across North America, England, Ireland, Belgium, and Scotland. Committed to building strong, long-lasting relationships, we foster an environment of trust, transparency, and mutual respect with our partners. This ethos is encapsulated in our guiding principle: Power through Partnership. For further information, please visit www.assuredpartners.com.

Kainos Capital is a middle market private equity firm with a dedicated focus on the North American food and consumer sector. Our team has worked with manufacturers and marketers for decandes to execute initiatives that help accelerate growth and drive financial results. Our goal is to bring our experience, relationships and Change Capital to the table to help companies accelerate their plans and amplify their growth potential. The Kainos team has extensive investment and operating experience in the industry, having invested more than $3 billion of equity in more than 45 transactions with a total transaction value of ~$7 billion. The firm's strategy is to build a diversified portfolio of growing and strategically relevant food and consumer businesses that trade buyers would like to acquire. For important disclaimers, please see: https://kainoscapital.com/terms-conditions/