McNeil & Company (McNeil), a leader in specialized risk assessment and insurance, has acquired Wilson Gregory Agency, Inc. (WGA), a firm providing accident and surety insurance products in the Newspaper industry.

“We have long admired WGA for being a leader in the Independent Contractor Accident Insurance business. Their wealth of experience in the Newspaper sector is industry defining,” said Daniel F. McNeil, Chairman & CEO of McNeil & Company. “Our companies share similar values. We have both been family-owned for many years and we both take pride in putting the customer first. This acquisition will have mutual benefits. It allows McNeil to expand its program offerings while providing more resources to WGA.”

“Wilson Gregory is proud to join the McNeil family.  Dan and the entire McNeil team are consummate professionals who understand niche insurance,” said Mark Gregory, VP of Operations at Wilson Gregory Agency, Inc. “Together, we look forward to expanding our platform and becoming the preeminent leaders of innovative insurance products and solutions to independent contractors throughout the gig economy.”

Information above originally posted on the McNeil & Co. website.