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NFP Acquires Helios HR LLC, Accelerating its HR Consulting Capabilities

Acquisition of leading HR consulting and recruitment services firm expands NFP's efforts to create a national, full-scale HR solutions practice
February 10, 2022

NEW YORK - February 10, 2022 - NFP, a leading insurance broker and consultant that provides property and casualty (P&C), corporate benefits, retirement, and individual solutions, today announced that it has acquired Helios HR, LLC, an HR outsourcing, consulting, and recruitment services firm. The transaction closed in January of this year.

Kathy Albarado, CEO and Founder of Helios HR will work closely with Ethan Foxman, president of the Atlantic Region and join NFP as senior vice president, continuing to maintain regional relationships. Ethan Gill, the firm's president, will also join NFP as senior vice president reporting to Ethan Foxman in an operations role. The Helios leadership team and consultants will continue to operate in their existing roles.

'I'm excited to welcome the Helios HR team to NFP,' said Foxman. 'We're adding depth to our capabilities, relationships and expertise at a time when employers need more support navigating a variety of HR and talent-related challenges. Kathy, her team, and the Helios HR brand are extremely well-respected throughout greater Washington, D.C. In addition, we've maintained a business relationship with them for almost 10 years, so we know this partnership will be a great culture fit for NFP.'

Acquiring Helios HR will expand NFP's efforts to build an HR and recruiting solutions service, providing expertise in HR outsourcing, recruiting, interim HR management, and human capital consulting services to employers of all sizes and industries.

"Becoming part of the NFP family is an exciting next step in our journey as an organization,' said Albarado. 'As a multiple year Best Place to Work award winner, NFP truly exemplifies a PeopleFirst culture, which gives me great comfort in this decision for our team and clients. Being part of NFP creates new opportunities to support the HR and recruiting needs of employers across the country in the dynamic environments of today and the future.'


About NFP

NFP, an Aon company, is an organization of consultative advisors and problem solvers helping companies and individuals address their most significant risk, workforce, wealth management and retirement challenges. We are more than 7,700 colleagues in the US, Puerto Rico, Canada, UK and Ireland serving a diversity of clients, industries and communities. Our global capabilities, specialized expertise and customized solutions span property and casualty insurance, benefits, wealth management and retirement plan advisory. Together, we put people first, prioritize partnerships and continuously advance a culture we’re proud of.

About Helios HR

Helios HR is an award-winning human capital and talent acquisition consulting firm based in our nation's capital. For over 20 years, Helios HR has helped thousands of leaders build a culture of intention - a culture that allows them to attract, engage and retain an exceptional workforce. The Helios HR team partners with clients across the globe ranging from startups to the Fortune 500 to help them attract top talent, navigate the modern workplace, and develop future leaders. To discover what's possible in your business, visit www.helioshr.com

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