Oakbridge Insurance Agency LLC (Oakbridge), one of the largest independent insurance and risk management agencies in the Southeast, today announced a new partnership with Shield Insurance Partners (Shield), an independent agency headquartered in Cartersville, Georgia. The partnership extends Oakbridge's footprint throughout the Southeast and is part of the agency's aggressive expansion.

The partnership creates a broader suite of commercial insurance solutions including property & casualty, general liability, umbrella coverage, workers' compensation and automotive, as well as products and services tailored to the farming and trucking industries. Additionally, Shield's personal service lines in automotive, homeowners, private client, recreational vehicle, umbrella and flood will complement Oakbridge's offerings.

"Shield Insurance Partners has built a comprehensive operation serving states across the Southeast, and we look forward to leveraging our combined capabilities to better serve clients everywhere," said Oakbridge CEO Robbie Smith. "The talented team at Shield will join Oakbridge in leading innovation and expansion across our industry."

The partnership offers Shield access to Oakbridge's carrier relationships, sales training and risk management platform, including its innovative Proactive Services offering that seeks to identify and mitigate risks through proprietary analysis and a hands-on, consultative approach.

"Shield was built on integrity, discipline and superior capabilities, values shared by our Oakbridge partners," said Shield Principal Lester Jenkins. "Our combined years of experience, carrier relationships and customer-first focus will allow us to continue delivering superior service and solutions."

As an Oakbridge partner, Shield will maintain its presence in Cartersville and Fayetteville, Georgia.