Patriot Growth Insurance Services, LLC a national insurance agency and backed by GI Partners and Summit Partners, has acquired Kolisch Marine, Depace Insurance, MacLeish Insurance, Focus Insurance Agency, Herndon Carr & Company, and Crosslet Insurance Services.

The deal results in six new firms joining Patriot’s Shapiro Insurance Group platform and will expands the firm’s expertise and capabilities. Kolisch is located in Coral Gables and specializes in Marine Insurance Services. MacLeish is based out of Orlando and specialize in personal and commercial lines of insurance. Depace is located in Coral Springs and provides a full suite of personal lines insurance and services.

Focus is based out of Plantation, Florida and specializes in personal lines with a professional group fluent in five languages. Herndon Carr serves out of Fort Meyers and deliver personal, commercial and employee benefit lines. Crosslet serves Tampa, St. Petersburg and clearwater and provides expertise for business and residential communities.

“These six partner agencies joining the Patriot family represent a milestone in growing our talent and reach across the entire state of Florida,” said Steve Carroll, SVP of M&A for Patriot. “Each of these agencies and leadership teams bring a unique expertise and are closely aligned with the communities that they serve. We are beyond thrilled to welcome them to the Patriot family.”