Sullivan & Associates and Bartlett Insurance Group, both of Bartlett, Illinois, have merged to form Árachas Group, LLC! This is a very exciting time for all of us, and who knew when each agency got its start in the 1970’s that these small but dedicated family businesses would create what we like to call a “super agency”! And what’s in a name? Both owners, William T. Sullivan and Kevin H. Lesch, each have Irish roots. When naming their new entity, they wanted to create a name that is strong, solid and represents the agency’s beginnings plus its future, and “Árachas” did just that. It is pronounced awe-rock-us and means “insurance” in the Irish language. We like to think that we mean insurance in any language! Árachas Group’s member companies, Executive & Global, whose main book is in professional lines coverage, and Transportation Insurance Solutions, that was formed to focus on transportation only, will continue to become the authority in these specialty markets. We are stronger than ever and we will continue to provide our clients with a well-rounded, full-service insurance and risk management team! We are also happy to announce that not only has Sullivan & Associates and Bartlett Insurance Group merged to create Árachas Group, but both of these Trusted Choice Independent agencies became a proud member of Keystone Insurance Group. This formation combines efforts to further strengthen the Árachas Group name and position in the insurance and risk management industry. By linking Árachas Group with Keystone, we are now backed by and have access to hundreds of other agencies’ experience and expertise. Plus due to the partner network, we can work on any challenge our customers may have and deliver the perfect solution. In all, the level of connection and service is something our clients won’t be able to get anywhere else. Árachas Group also offers multi-lingual communications, including English, Russian, Polish and Spanish.