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184 185 its newest location, an Infiniti franchise that the company built, will open in July in Macon, Georgia. In 2016, the various dealerships sold over 40,000 cars, and, according to Napleton, con- tinued growth is the company’s number one priority. “We want to add locations, we want to add more geographic diversity to our portfo- lio, and we want to add additional franchises, as well,” she announces. Adding more brands, however, might present a challenge, as the Group already offers all of the following: Acura, Aston Martin, Chrysler, Dodge, Genesis, Hon- da, Hyundai, Infiniti, Jeep, Kia, Lexus, Maserati, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Porsche, Ram, Toyota and Volkswagen. “We run the gamut as far as what people want and need,” Napleton says in an apparent understatement. Napleton also believes that the Group’s size gives it a competitive advantage, because it has the economies of scale of a large group. Additionally, its broad geographic footprint helps both its customers and the company’s bottom line, as well. “We have multiple loca- tions of the same franchises,” she says. “So, if you wanted to buy, say, a Dodge Durango, and the particular store you’re at doesn’t have it, Assurance is among the largest and most awarded independent insurance brokerages in the U.S. A “Top 50” broker and repeated national “Best Place to Work” winner, Assurance creates value by minimizing risk and maximizing health for 6,000 businesses and individuals across the country. The company is headquartered in Schaumburg, IL with centralized office locations in Chicago, IL and St. Louis, MO. Visit Assurance at www.assuranceagency.com