Digital Insurance, an employee benefits agency specializing in insurance for small businesses and mid-sized companies, acquired Employee Benefits by Design in Chicago and Strategic Benefits Consultants in Scottsdale, Ariz.

The principals and team members of both firms will continue operating the agencies, and their clients will be able to use additional resources including technology, price advantages from proprietary and customized benefits solutions available through Digital’s national platform.

“By acquiring these best-in-class companies, Digital gains the immediate expertise of respected agents with established local relationships, bolstering our ground strength in these markets,” says Adam Bruckman, president and chief executive officer of Digital Insurance. Although Digital is licensed to operate in all 50 states, gaining an operating presence in specific regions is part of the company’s strategic growth initiative, he says.