The Aviso Specialty brand has formally launched following the merging of Envest businesses Fitzpatrick Insurance Brokers, Arete Risk Solutions and Amicus.

CEO Travis Kemp says the merger has been completed with a focus on customer service and staff retention, with all clients and staff now moved to the new brand.

Aviso Specialty has 140 staff and eight office locations around Australia, and is forecast to record more than $280 million in gross written premium this year.

“There has been a lot of work behind the scenes to get us to this point and we want to thank everyone for their support and loyalty,” Mr Kemp said.

The brokerages announced earlier this year that they would combine and continue to focus on growth in SME, corporate specialty and risk advisory.

Fitzpatrick & Co, established more than 30 years ago by Barry Fitzpatrick, was one of the founding members of the Aviso and Envest groups, which are part of global company Ardonagh. Arete was formed a year ago and Amicus has operated for more than 20 years.

“It is from these strong foundations that we will build a new, integrated and national business,” Mr Kemp said.