BIRMINGHAM, Ala., April 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — CRC Insurance Services Inc., (CRC) a wholesale insurance subsidiary of BB&T Corporation’s principal subsidiary Branch Banking and Trust Company, announced today an agreement to acquire strategic assets of NAPCO, LLC (Napco). Terms were not disclosed.

Founded in 1996, Napco is a leading independent wholesale broker of commercial property catastrophe insurance coverage. The Iselin, N.J.-based privately held company provides retailers with an efficient, single source, independent marketing arm for difficult placements that have significant property exposures.

“Napco is an outstanding company with a thorough understanding of the unique challenges associated with property catastrophic insurance,” said John Howard, BB&T Insurance Holdings, Inc., vice chairman and Wholesale Division president and CEO.

CRC, with more than $4.3 billion in casualty, property and professional premiums during 2014, is a leading wholesale property and casualty insurance broker in the United States. Founded in 1982, CRC has 46 offices throughout the country.

“The Napco team is very excited to be joining CRC, an organization that is committed to being the best in the industry. This business combination will be very beneficial to our clients and our employees,” said David Pagoumian, Napco president and CEO who will continue to serve in his leadership position. “Our goal is to continue providing the greatest value possible to our clients. We believe that joining forces with the insurance industry leader will keep us meeting that goal for the long run.”

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