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ISELIN, N.J. - World Insurance Associates LLC ("World"), a Top 50 Insurance Brokerage, announced today that it acquired the business of Arctic Risk Specialists ("ARS") of Toms River, NJ, on June 1, 2026. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

ARS Group was established in 2014 by Thomas Nastasi. The group provides commercial insurance, specializing in contractor-related risks with a niche in the snow and ice management sector.

"We pride ourselves on the ability to offer our customers the best rates, while ensuring they have the correct coverage to protect their most important asset—their business," says Thomas Nastasi, Owner, ARS. "We are excited to join World and look forward to increasing the products and services we offer."

"On behalf of the World family, I'd like to welcome ARS," says Rich Eknoian, Executive Chairman and Founder of World. "ARS has a strong reputation and will strengthen our presence in our home state of New Jersey."

Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla provided legal counsel to World on the transaction. Apex Business Consulting LLC provided legal counsel, and Agency Brokerage Consultants advised ARS on the transaction. No other advisors, diligence firms, or legal counsel were disclosed.

About World Insurance Associates LLC      

World Insurance Associates (World) is a leading brokerage and advisor dedicated to supporting small and medium-sized businesses across the U.S. and U.K. Headquartered in Iselin, N.J., World's comprehensive network of brokers and specialists empower business owners to make informed decisions to improve their risk management outcomes, modernize their benefits programs and help achieve their long-term financial goals. Using data-driven analytics, World's advisors innovate new products and solutions tailored to clients' needs across commercial and personal insurance and bonds, employee and executive benefits, wealth management and retirement plan services, private client services and payroll & HR solutions. For more information, please visit www.worldinsurance.com. 

Media Contact: 

Jean Wiskowski, Chief Marketing Officer
World Insurance Associates LLC
732-380-0900 Ext. 736
jeanwiskowski@worldinsurance.com