The History of Iron Insurance
Iron Insurance is a result of the 2022 merger between Assurance Partners and Keller Leopold. Keller Leopold, founded by Harold Keller in 1943, was a reputable insurance agency with a long-standing history. Assurance Partners has its roots dating back to 1970 when it was first established as Insurors & Investors. Over the years, the company went through various name changes, finally becoming Assurance Partners in 2014. Through the merger, Iron Insurance was born and carries the legacy and expertise of its predecessors, providing comprehensive insurance solutions to its clients.
1943 – 1952
1943 – 1952
1943
Harold Keller Establishes Keller Leopold & Abstract
1952
Jim Keller joins Keller Leopold
Original Keller Leopold building in Garden City, KS
1970 – 1984
1970 – 1984
1970
Insurors & Investors form in Salina, KS
1984
Jim Wilson becomes partner of Insurors & Investors Inc.
Original Insurors & Investors Inc. building in Salina, KS
1985 – 1996
1970 – 1984
1985
Current building was constructed on Fleming in Garden City, KS
1990
Doug Keller becomes a partner of Keller Leopold
1996
Eric Keller becomes a partner of Keller Leopold
1999 – 2005
1999 – 2005
1999
Sunflower Bank partners with Insurors & Investors
2002
Fredrickson Brown Ins. in Canon City, CO joins Insurors & Investors
2004
Insurors & Investors changes name to Sunflower Insurance Group
2005
Mark Skidmore becomes partner of Sunflower Insurance Group
2006 – 2013
2006 – 2013
2006
Butler Agency in Dodge City, KS joins Keller Leopold
Taylor Agency in Syracuse, KS joins Keller Leopold
2011
Gall & Jones in Dodge City, KS joins Keller Leopold
First Insurance Agency in Cimarron, KS joins Keller Leopold
2012
Dave Donavan becomes a partner of Keller Leopold
Ness County Insurance in Ness City, KS joins Keller Leopold
Bridges Insurance in Norton, KS joins Keller Leopold
2013
Broad Street becomes a partner of Keller Leopold
2014 – 2016
2014 – 2016
2014
Sunflower Insurance Group changes name to Assurance Partners
Assurance Partners opens office in Wichita, KS
Assurance Partners completes headquarters in Salina, KS
2016
Broad Street becomes a partner of Assurance Partners
Shawn Myers & Debi Deal become partners of Keller Leopold
2021 – 2024
2021 – 2022
2021
Assurance Partners & Keller Leopold legally merge
2022
Assurance Partners and Keller Leopold present a new name, logo, and brand
2022
Integro Asset Management in Spearville, KS joins Iron Insurance Partners
Aaron Hale becomes a partner of Iron Insurance Partners
Brad Musgrove Agency in Hugoton, KS joins Iron Insurance Partners
2023
May 2023 (Bergkamp Insurance – South Hutchinson) mergers with IIP
June 2023 (Salina West Office opens)
July 2023 (Wichita Downtown location opens) in Ruffin building.
