Relation Insurance Services has expanded its commercial insurance footprint with the acquisition of the assets of Chinook Insurance Group, LLC, effective December 31, 2025. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Based in Seattle, Chinook brings deep expertise in commercial insurance, including subsea and aquaculture industries, as well as directors and officers liability, employment practices liability, professional liability, cyber coverage, and kidnap and ransom insurance.
Christopher Trainer, CEO of Chinook Insurance Group, emphasized the strategic advantage of joining Relation: “Being backed by Relation’s resources, capabilities, and nationwide carrier relationships will enable us to greatly enhance our service and offerings to our clients.”
Tim Hall, CEO of Relation, added, “We’re excited to add Chinook and their proven capabilities to Relation. We look forward to Christopher’s continued success and are eager to work alongside him in strengthening the solutions we bring to our clients every day.”
The acquisition strengthens Relation’s position in specialized commercial insurance markets while broadening its expertise across complex liability and risk management solutions.
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