Key Takeaways
- Relation Insurance Services acquired the assets of Thorn Creek Insurance Services
- Transaction became effective January 31, 2026; financial terms were not disclosed
- Thorn Creek specializes in farm, livestock, and commercial agriculture insurance
- Acquisition expands Relation’s agricultural insurance capabilities
- Thorn Creek clients gain access to broader resources and service offerings
Relation Insurance Services Expands Ag Portfolio Through Acquisition
Relation Insurance Services has announced the acquisition of the assets of Thorn Creek Insurance Services Inc., with the transaction taking effect on January 31, 2026. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Thorn Creek, headquartered in Springfield, Illinois, was founded in 2011 by Troy Alexander. The firm specializes in property and casualty insurance, with a focus on farm, business, livestock, and commercial agriculture coverage. The company also provides home, auto, life, trucking, pollution legal liability, and pet business insurance solutions to clients nationwide.
“Joining the Relation team just made sense,” said Troy Alexander, Founder of Thorn Creek Insurance. “Our expertise, our culture, our goals for growth… they all aligned with Relation. Our clients will benefit greatly from the expanded resources we can now offer and our team is excited to help Relation continue their success.”
Strengthening Relation Insurance Services's Agricultural Insurance Expertise
Alignment in Ag-Focused Coverage
The acquisition enhances Relation Insurance Services’ presence in the agricultural insurance sector, an area where the company has established leadership.
“Having grown up on a sizable grain and livestock operation, Troy has a deep passion for the agricultural community,” said Tim Hall, Chief Executive Officer of Relation. “His knowledge in these areas is a perfect complement to Relation’s long history of leadership in Ag insurance, and his team’s passion for helping customers—both in Ag and other lines of business—goes hand-in-hand with our own customer-first approach.”
According to Relation, the integration of Thorn Creek’s agricultural expertise and client relationships supports its broader growth strategy while expanding resources available to policyholders.
With this transaction, Relation Insurance Services continues to scale its capabilities in property and casualty insurance, particularly within farm and commercial agriculture markets across the United States.
