PointeNorth Insurance Group, LLC and Dillon Insurance Services, Inc. have joined forces. Effective January 1, 2014, the company will operate as PointeNorth Insurance Group.

The merger is the second transaction in the past year for PointeNorth, continuing the insurance agency’s growth strategy of seeking like-minded partners with complementary offerings.

Dillon Insurance Services, Inc. brings a continued emphasis on commercial and surety products and services. "Keith Dillon and his staff have a strong history of serving the insurance needs of the metropolitan Atlanta construction industry," said PointeNorth CEO Bill Skeeles. "This positions us to continue adding depth to the solutions we offer to an important sector of the local and regional economy."

Keith Dillon, President and CEO of Dillon Insurance Services, Inc., will serve as Senior Vice President. "We share the philosophy of being trusted consultants to our clients," commented Dillon. "We also share a deep commitment to the independent agency system and culture that positions us to serve our customers while maintaining local ownership and an entrepreneurial spirit."

PointeNorth, already one of Georgia’s largest locally owned independent agencies, will now have offices in Atlanta, Decatur, Alpharetta, Peachtree City and Columbus, serving more than 49,000 clients.