GLENS FALLS, N.Y., Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Arrow Financial Corporation (NasdaqGS® - AROW) today announced that Upstate Agency, LLC, a subsidiary of Arrow Bank® National Association, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Skene Valley Agency, Inc., an independent insurance agency in Washington County, New York.
The sale is targeted to close by the end of the third quarter of 2026. Following the anticipated completion of the sale, Skene Valley Agency will merge with and into Upstate Agency, which will expand its operations in Washington County and further enhance its personal and business insurance solutions.
David S. DeMarco, President and CEO of Arrow Financial Corporation said, "This strategic growth opportunity will allow us to deepen Upstate Agency's presence in Washington County, where we have a long history of meeting diverse financial needs. Customers will benefit from the strength of our insurance offerings while we demonstrate our commitment to growing all facets of the Arrow Family of Companies."
Based in South Glens Falls, Upstate Agency has been serving New York communities for more than 50 years and specializes in personal, commercial and group employee benefit insurance.
Founded in 2002, Skene Valley Agency is an independent insurance agency based in Granville, with satellite operations in Whitehall and Cambridge, New York.
John Hoagland, President of Skene Valley Agency, has expanded the business over the decades and views joining Upstate Agency as a natural next step. "We pride ourselves on our personalized insurance solutions and building long-term relationships. With company missions that align, I'm excited to work with Upstate to combine our local expertise with added resources and capabilities."
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About Arrow Financial Corporation:
Arrow Financial Corporation is a bank holding company headquartered in Glens Falls, New York, providing banking, insurance and wealth management services across northeastern New York and into the Mohawk Valley through its full-service commercial bank Arrow Bank National Association. Arrow Bank, celebrating its 175th anniversary throughout 2026, provides a broad range of financial products, including online and mobile banking, mortgages, commercial loans, investments and more. Other subsidiaries include an insurance company, Upstate Agency, LLC. Arrow's common stock is traded on the Nasdaq Global Select under the symbol "AROW." Visit arrowfinancial.com for more information.
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