World Insurance Associates LLC, an insurance brokerage, has bought the business of Thomas J. Woods Insurance Agency Inc. of Worchester, Mass.

TJ Woods was founded in 1949 and is a full-service property and casualty agency, providing personal and business insurance.

“We look forward to offering additional products and services to them now that we are part of World,” says Jack Woods, CPCU, president, TJ Woods.

Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla provided legal counsel and Optis Partners advised World on the transaction. Ross Law Offices provided legal counsel to TJ Woods.