HISTORY
Founded
George Knight & Associates was established in January 1982. Later, in May 1986, 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.
Expansion
Chris-Leef acquired H&W Insurance Services, Inc., expanding our expertise in professional liability insurance.
Giving Back
Celebrated 25 years in business by hosting our first Breast Cancer Research Charity Golf Tournament, raising $8,300 for Susan G. Komen of Greater Kansas City.
May 1986
September 2011
November 2013
January 2018
Growing our Reach
We acquired Granite Insurance Services, Inc., expanding our presence into Colorado and strengthening our national footprint.
January 2020
Innovation
Launch of the Grove Agent Portal, enhancing digital access for agents.
A New Generation
Christopher Lee Peterson purchased the company from his father, continuing the legacy into the next generation.
