History
January 15, 1982
Founded
George Knight & Associates was established, marking the beginning of our operations.
September 2011
Giving Back
We hosted our first Breast Cancer Research Charity Golf Tournament, raising $8,300 for Susan G. Komen of Greater Kansas City.
July 2014
Integration
H&W staff officially joined
Chris-Leef’s Professional Lines Department, consolidating operations under one roof.
December 2024
May 1986
A New Begining
Gary E. Peterson acquired the company and renamed it Chris-Leef General Agency, Inc., honoring his son and symbolizing steady growth with the Oak Leaf.
November 2013
Expansion
Chris-Leef acquired H&W Insurance Services, Inc., expanding our expertise in professional liability insurance.
January 2018
Growing our Reach
We acquired Granite Insurance Services, Inc., expanding our presence into Colorado and strengthening our national footprint.
A New Generation
Christopher Lee Peterson purchased the company from his father, continuing the legacy into the next generation.