Acquisition strengthens ALKEME’s presence in Maryland with a diverse agency specializing in employee benefits, Medicare, nonprofits, and niche industries.
LADERA RANCH, Calif., Oct. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ALKEME Insurance, a Top 25 Insurance Brokerage, announced today the acquisition of Gorges & Company, Inc., a full-service agency based in Timonium, Maryland. This strategic acquisition expands ALKEME’s presence in the Mid-Atlantic region and further strengthens its ability to serve a wide range of clients with specialized insurance needs.
Founded in 1937 in Maryland, Gorges & Co. provides a full suite of insurance offerings, including Employee Benefits, Business and Personal Property & Casualty, Nonprofit solutions, and Medicare. The agency also brings deep experience serving unique markets such as high valued personal lines clients, apartment complexes, condominium associations, spas, salons and wellness centers, independent contractors, and nonprofit organizations.
“Gorges & Co. has a long-standing reputation for delivering exceptional service and building meaningful relationships with their clients,” said Curtis Barton, CEO of ALKEME. “Their team’s expertise across benefits, P&C and nonprofit solutions will not only strengthen our East Coast presence but also enhance the resources and specialized offerings we provide across the country.”
The team at Gorges & Co. expressed enthusiasm about the partnership. “Joining ALKEME will give us access to expanded resources and greater autonomy to grow, while maintaining the strong community focus that has defined our agency for decades,” said one of the owners, Tom McNamara. “We are excited about the opportunities this partnership will create for both our clients and our team.”
This acquisition marks ALKEME’s continued expansion across the United States, reinforcing its commitment to bringing additional resources, advanced capabilities, and nationwide expertise to local agencies.
ABOUT ALKEME
ALKEME is a full-service insurance agency providing businesses and individuals with an extensive array of commercial and personal insurance, employee and executive benefits, retirement and wealth management services. Since its founding in 2020, ALKEME has completed over 70 acquisitions and serves its customers from over 60 locations in 29 states. ALKEME is ranked by Insurance Journal one of the top 25 largest agencies in the United States and by Business Insurance as the #3 fastest growing broker in their Top 100. Founded by owner/operators with a unique vision, ALKEME is fueled by its proven operating methodologies providing its partner agencies with the autonomy, resources and support to grow and thrive in an ever-changing insurance landscape. Visit https://alkemeins.com for more information.
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