Aviso Broking says it has acquired AIS Insurance, a brokerage based in Tewantin, Sunshine Coast, as the business aims to grow its market presence following its creation earlier this year from a merger of five partner firms.

“I’m excited at the opportunity to build on their existing client base, toward future growth and the goals of the business,” Aviso Broking CEO Jeff Moule said.

“AIS Insurance aligns with our goals to grow the business in Queensland, and we look forward to a big year ahead while continuing to provide our customers with great advice, products and service.”

Aviso Broking, part of Aviso Group, was formed in April through the merger of Allsafe, Aviso EIA, Aviso All Points, Wymark and Sutton Insurance Brokers.

The merged business places more than $190 million in gross written premium for 30,000-plus clients and has more than 110 staff.

With the AIS acquisition, the business now has an office in the Sunshine Coast in addition to its branches in Brisbane, Sydney, Gold Coast, Byron Bay, Kempsey, Port Macquarie, Hunter Valley, Inverell and Glen Innes.