MAHWAH, N.J., June 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Capacity Coverage Company of New Jersey, named the 40th largest insurance broker in the US by Business Insurance magazine, announced that effective April 12, 2011, it has acquired the assets of Interstate Motor Carriers Agency.  The newly formed company, Interstate Motor Carriers/Capacity Agency, LLC, will serve as Capacity Coverage's Trucking Insurance Division.  Interstate will remain in its office in Freehold, New Jersey.  Interstate's principal Gary Weindorf will continue as the agency's president, CEO and will maintain an equity stake in the newly formed company.

Capacity Coverage of New Jersey CEO Robert G. Lull said, "With its 75 year history, Interstate is one of the oldest independent truck insurance specialists in the country.  We are proud to add its talented staff to our already extensive transportation insurance capabilities.  The merger benefits both our companies and our clients."

Capacity is ranked among the top 20 privately-held property/casualty agencies in the U.S. with written premiums of over $475 million.  Capacity offers a broad spectrum of diversified insurance products and services.  Capacity serves a multitude of niche markets that are supported by specialists in each area including trucking and transportation insurance.  The merger will enable Interstate's clients to access additional insurance products and services including commercial property, personal insurance, employee benefits, and financial planning.

"We are very excited about this opportunity, which will improve upon our efficiency, service capabilities, and market presence.  Capacity Coverage's operating model of specialty divisions in each of its niche market segments fits extremely well with our organization's focus on truck insurance," said Interstate's president Gary Weindorf.

Headquartered in Mahwah, New Jersey, Capacity Coverage Company of New Jersey, Inc.'s Transportation Division has led the transportation insurance marketplace with innovative new programs geared towards the specific needs of the industry for over 20 years.

To learn more call Carl Gerson at 201-661-2400 or email cgerson@capcoverage.com. And, visit http://www.capcoverage.com.  

SOURCE Capacity Coverage Company of New Jersey

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