
Sica | Fletcher advises Charles F. Murphy, Inc. dba The Murphy Insurance Group in its sale to Highstreet Insurance Partners.

Overview of Transaction
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Charles F. Murphy, Inc. dba The Murphy Insurance Group (MIG) is a fourth-generation retail agency located in Braintree, Massachusetts.
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The Boston Business Journal ranked MIG as one of the top 25 largest independent insurance agencies in Massachusetts.
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Originally established in 1908, MIG is P&C-focused with a well-diversified book of business by segment and by line, including a personal lines sub-segment in high-net-worth with its own dedicated service staff.
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MIG provides products and services to a customer base of approximately 3,800 with impressive client tenure – many with the Company 30, 40, or even more than 50 years.
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The Company decided to pursue its next phase of growth via partnership with Highstreet Insurance Partners (HSIP), one of the fastest growing insurance agencies in North America and a Top 100 National Insurance Broker headquartered in Traverse City, Michigan.
Significance of Transaction
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The acquisition of MIG provides HSIP with a well-rounded partner with deep bench strength in management, an excellent reputation in the community, and roots dating back over 116 years.
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MIG repositions itself with employee benefits cross-sell opportunities with other HSIP partners and a plethora of support and marketing resources from HSIP themselves.
Sica | Fletcher's Role
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Sica | Fletcher served as the exclusive strategic and financial advisor to MIG for this transaction.
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The transaction highlights Sica | Fletcher's unparalleled relationships with the most prolific acquirers in the space.