Ronald B. Livingston, Sr. Chairman and CEO, announced today that Babb, Inc. has acquired a substantial book of business in Florida and will open Babb-Florida in Ft. Myers, on May 1, 2010.

Craig Holland has been named President. He is a life-long Florida resident and has been a top Property and Casualty insurance producer for many years. He will report to Ronald B. Livingston, Jr., President of Babb-Property and Casualty.

Lisa Polite has been appointed as Senior Property and Casualty Underwriter in Ft. Myers, (originally from Cambria County, PA). Lisa has worked for a major broker in Ft. Myers for a number of years.