INDIANA, Pa., Oct. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- First Commonwealth Insurance Agency, a subsidiary of First Commonwealth Financial Corporation (NYSE: FCF), today announced its acquisition of Thompson/McLay Insurance Associates in Indiana, PA. Thompson/McLay has been in business for 29 years and serves thousands of regional clients through home, auto, commercial and specialty insurance lines. Following the acquisition, Thompson/McLay will retain its name and operate as a division of First Commonwealth Insurance Agency.
"We are excited to welcome Thompson/McLay and its talented team to the First Commonwealth family," noted Michael Bartolini, President of First Commonwealth Insurance Agency. "This partnership brings with it the addition of experienced sales and account management personnel, as well as a solid reputation among insurance carriers. We believe it is a 'win' in every regard."
Mike McLay, a founding partner at Thompson/McLay, stated, "This transaction is a natural fit for both organizations. For nearly 30 years our agency has focused on the relationship aspect of the insurance business. We care about our clients, and we are deeply rooted in our communities. First Commonwealth operates by these same principles while also providing an extensive selection of banking, mortgage and wealth management solutions. Our customers will benefit greatly from this expanded offering of financial products and services."
With the acquisition of Thompson/McLay, First Commonwealth Insurance Agency will focus on delivering in three primary service categories: employee benefits consulting, personal and commercial property and casualty offerings, and client consultation pertaining to the Affordable Care Act for individuals and small businesses.
About First Commonwealth Financial Corporation
First Commonwealth Financial Corporation, headquartered in Indiana, Pennsylvania, is a financial services company with $6.3 billion in total assets and 110 banking offices in 15 counties throughout western and central Pennsylvania. First Commonwealth provides a full range of commercial banking, consumer banking, mortgage, wealth management and insurance products and services through its subsidiaries First Commonwealth Bank and First Commonwealth Insurance Agency.
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