Keenan & Suggs, Inc., an insurance, risk management and employee benefits firm headquartered in Columbia, acquired Dana Insurance Agency of Columbia September 1, 2009. Dana is a commercial and personal property and casualty agency founded in 1920. Dana will relocate to Keenan Suggs offices and begin offering additional products and services through an increased number of insurance companies available with Keenan & Suggs, Inc.

Tommy Suggs, president and CEO of Keenan & Suggs, Inc. stated, "This is an excellent opportunity for our two agencies. Strategically, it's a good fit, and we are pleased to have been chosen by Dana."

Jack Glenn, president of Dana Insurance said, "The synergies created by this opportunity allow us to reach our goals faster than originally planned."

Tina Sipos, vice president of Dana, stated, "In today's environment, it is very important to provide the most competitive proposals possible. Partnering with Keenan & Suggs, Inc. allows us to do just that for our clients."