C2 Solutions (C2), a national leader in driving collaboration with insurance carriers, vendors and its members, announced today that Cross Insurance as joined as a C2 Member Firm.
C2 Solutions was co-founded by The Partners Group and is composed of the nation’s top independent regional employee benefit firms, each bringing a unique blend of heritage, solutions, and talent. By bringing together firms like Cross Insurance that present innovative customer-focused solutions, C2 firms are changing the face of employee benefits by delivering greater quality and value to customers. As an equal equity partnership, C2 champions direct, transparent collaboration with each of its member firms. We offer cross-training opportunities, promote peer-group sharing at all leadership and firm levels, and provide open access to essential industry tools, empowering our members to thrive and innovate together.
C2 member firms get access to a range of best-in-class solutions that help them stay ahead of the competition. These solutions give members confidence in their firm’s ability to handle even the toughest employee benefits challenges, while also fueling growth in their regions.
“C2 is leading the charge in the employee benefits marketplace, pushing boundaries and driving growth! We’re strengthening and expanding every partnership, including those with our valued member firms. With the exciting addition of Cross Insurance to our partnership, we’re raising the bar once again, delivering even more sophisticated, comprehensive solutions to better serve our member firms, customers, and their communities,” said Kristen Boyd, Executive Director of C2 Solutions.
“We are thrilled to join C2 and lock arms with such a prestigious group of firms. Our shared commitment to independence and collaboration will ensure that we can continue to deliver innovative solutions to the customers we serve,” said Eric Jermyn, President of Employee Benefits, Cross Insurance.
C2 partners with carriers, Pharmacy Benefit Managers, Health & Wellness vendors and technology partners. This strategic collaboration allows access to a wide range of products and services for member firm customers, as well as being a trusted distribution channel for our carriers.
About C2 Solutions (C2)
C2 is an equity-owned partnership including The Partners Group, Conner Strong and Buckelew, Cross Insurance, Holmes Murphy & Associates, McGohan Brabender, M3 Insurance, Scott Insurance, and Sterling Seacrest Pritchard, focused on collaborative solutions in the rapidly-evolving landscape of employee benefits. As a collective whose member firms maintain independent ownership, we represent a refreshing approach to the impersonal strategy of national consolidation. To learn more, visit poweredbyc2.com.
About Cross Insurance
Cross Insurance is a family-owned insurance agency with over 40 branches throughout the Northeast and beyond. Established at the kitchen table of Woodrow Cross in 1954, today Cross Insurance is one of New England’s largest independent insurance intermediaries. In 2022, 2023, and 2024 they were named the 2nd Largest Insurance Broker in Massachusetts by the Boston Business Journal. Since their founding, Cross Insurance has successfully acquired over 150 operations, increasing their footprint in the Northeast. With over 1,100 employees and counting, their experienced team is ready to provide insurance options for the community. To learn more, visit crossagency.com.
