The deal brings together a nearly century-old local business and a growing national insurance brokerage, while keeping the agency’s local operations intact.
Founded in 1926 by Leland O. Hocker, Hocker Family Insurance has served individuals and businesses in Morgantown and surrounding communities for decades. The agency is now in its fourth generation of family leadership and has provided insurance solutions covering personal, commercial, life, and health needs.
The acquisition marks another step in Inszone Insurance Services’ expansion through the acquisition of insurance agencies. Rather than replacing the existing local structure, the company said the Morgantown office will continue operating with the same local team.
Local operations will continue after acquisition.
For Hocker Family Insurance clients, one of the key changes is expected to be access to Inszone’s broader resources. These include broader carrier relationships, technology and operational support. At the same time, the local office is expected to retain its role within the Morgantown community. Cole Tynes, the agency’s previous owner, said maintaining the team, local presence and established client relationships were important considerations when selecting a buyer.
This approach reflects a wider trend in the insurance industry, where established independent agencies are increasingly joining larger brokerage groups while seeking to preserve their existing customer relationships and regional identity.
Inszone continues acquisition-led expansion.
Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Sacramento, California, Inszone Insurance Services operates as a full-service insurance brokerage covering property and casualty insurance as well as employee benefits. The company has expanded its footprint across several US states through a combination of organic growth and acquisitions.
The Hocker Family Insurance transaction also strengthens Inszone’s position in Kentucky, where it began expanding its presence in 2025. The latest acquisition highlights the ongoing consolidation in the US insurance brokerage market, particularly as regional agencies seek to maintain continuity while gaining access to greater operational resources.
For the Morgantown market, the immediate focus remains continuity. Hocker Family Insurance will continue to serve its existing customers through its local office while becoming part of Inszone’s broader insurance brokerage network.
