One80 Intermediaries Buys VFIS of North Carolina

IJ - June 2, 2022 - One80 Intermediaries, a wholesale insurance broker, has agreed to acquire VFIS of North Carolina, part of a firm that provides coverage for fire departments and rescue squads.

VFIS began in 1969 as Volunteer Firemen’s Insurance Services. It is now a subsidiary of Glatfelter Insurance Group, a managing general agency and broker, the companies said in a news release. VFIS services include program administration, education, training and consulting.

Jackie Ireland is the president of VFIS of North Carolina and of Anders, Ireland & Marshall Insurance Group.

One80 Intermediaries is a privately held firm with offices throughout the United States and Canada, according to the news release. The company offers placement services and binding authority for property/casualty, professional and personal lines, life insurance, and travel/accident and health coverages. One80 specializes in key industry verticals such as medical stop loss, cannabis captives, alternative risk, warranty coverage and lender-based insurance.