AssuredPartners’ primary objectives are to help individuals and businesses protect their assets and recover from unexpected events. This is fostered by building strong relationships with clients and partners, through understanding their needs, and offering customized insurance solutions that meet their unique requirements. Olympus has a long-standing partnership with AssuredPartners, which is one of its largest agencies boasting a workforce of 100+ employees since their relationship began in 2008.

The business began as a purchased agency in the mid-1990s and was a nonstandard auto and mobile home agency known as John Drew Insurance. With many challenges over the years, this small agency grew into a standard market agency that now predominantly writes personal lines business. Educating their clients on coverage choices and differences is St.Andrews primary goal.

For over 35 years, Shepherd Insurance, formerly Al Purmort Insurance, has established itself as one of the largest and most respected independent insurance agencies in all of Florida. Their mission is to provide cost-effective solutions that allow their clients an affordable and comprehensive insurance program. Shepherd Insurance was started in Carmel, IN, in 1977 and now employs over 450 professionals. With over 35 offices in six states, Shepherd is a privately-owned and operated agency that writes business in all 50 states. Shepherd has earned consistent industry recognition, such as #1 Top Workplace, INC 5000 Fastest Growing Companies and Top Elite Insurance Agencies by Insurance Business America.

Agency Spotlight: Tami Karol Insurance Tami Karol, a self-proclaimed, Insurance nerd at heart, has a love for helping people and protecting their assets. She and her team have been serving the Treasure Coast since 2003, next year they will celebrate their 20th year in business! What is her secret to success? Tami has learned it’s […]

Agency Spotlight: Brightway Insurance the Steve Bennett Office For Steve Bennett of Brightway, a native to Tarpon Springs, insurance runs deep in his roots. As a third-generation property insurance agent in Florida, it all began when he started working at his father’s State Farm Agency in the early 2000s where he “witnessed incredible changes in […]

The idea for the McGinniss Himmel Insurance Agency started in late 2008 as just two friends and a problem to be solved. With many major insurance companies leaving the state of Florida and the home insurance market in turmoil, there was a need going unfulfilled. McGinniss Himmel’s goal was simply to help guide homeowners to […]

“Coverage is so important to us and the Olympus policy is one of the most comprehensive when it comes to coverage. We feel confident when issuing an Olympus policy for a client. We know the knowledge and professionalism the underwriters provide are best-in-class. The communication and willingness to work with each other make it easy […]

Lock Insurance Agency For Don Westerfeld of Lock Insurance Agency, the industry is about people first, automation and technology second. Don started in insurance on the advice of this stepfather, selling life insurance policies door to door, but his relationship with the insurance business was on and off at first.

For Andy Smith of Hannon Insurance in Port St. Joe, Florida, insurance has always been a family business. He’s the fourth generation to enter the industry, and notes that his family’s history selling insurance dates back to his great grandfather’s Ford dealership in 1942…

Erb and Young Insurance, Inc. was designed from its conception to fill the gap between the old way of selling insurance and the new, but its owners say their job is about more than just selling insurance – it’s about service, development, and personal growth. “We saw a demographic of agencies that do great things […]

Rothrock and Associates serves the entire state of Florida, as well as writing the occasional policy for a snowbird with a home in another state such as New Jersey. The agency is focused on growing business in the luxury market, targeting homeowners looking for the best all-around package of coverage for their home and property…

For Whitney Ricci, being in the insurance industry means getting to share in the excitement of people on some of the best days of their lives – and being there for them on some of the hardest.

Agency Spotlight – Italiano Insurance Services   For Jeff Italiano, insurance means family. His father, Nelson, started Italiano Insurance in 1960, and by the time Jeff and his brother Nat, came along, the company was thriving. Jeff went to college in Italy, then returned to join the firm, which by then had two offices.

  For Jana and Chris McDonald, the insurance business is a family business. With a combined history of 25 years in the homeowners insurance business, they moved from Duluth, MN, in 2004 and started writing Olympus Insurance policies in 2008 – making Term Brokers one of Olympus’ oldest and most trusted partners. Term Brokers is […]

Mike Tarzia Brightway Insurance Fernandina Beach Passionate about his local community and protecting homeowners, Associate Agency Owner Mike Tarzia opened Brightway Insurance of Fernandina Beach in September 2008. “Brightway’s franchise model was exactly what I was looking for—something where I could be my own boss and where I could pursue the parts of insurance I enjoyed […]

The word longevity implies length of service and seniority. Established in South Florida in 1919, Plastridge Insurance Agency is one of the first agents to partner with Olympus Insurance almost a decade ago. Our mutual standard in excellence is shared in our respective product offerings, from Olympus’ quality homeowners policies, to the professionalism and knowledge […]

George Sterner’s Brightway in St. Cloud is the definition of a true agency partner. They began writing with Olympus in 2010 and have since grown to become one of our largest agencies in Osceola County. Aside from being wonderful business partners, he and his wife are also amazing people. Could they get even cooler, you […]

In a constantly changing marketplace, one truth remains: Partners provide mutual support and protect each other’s best interests. Through the years, a truly valued relationship has developed between Olympus and one of our most prized agency partners, Affordable Home Insurance in Miramar Beach.  The President, Dennis P. Gagnon Jr., has an entrepreneurial spirit—he was originally […]

Although Bill was born in Illinois, he is truly a Southwest Florida boy.  He grew up in Port Charlotte where he and his family moved when he was just twelve.  Once out of college, Bill began his career as a Farm Bureau agent and then went on to own his own agency, Tropical Bay Insurance.  His father, Bill Bay […]

Al Purmort Insurance in Sarasota, Fla., recently celebrated 33 years in business, a significant milestone for an independent insurance agency, noted Patrick Del Medico, Chief Operating Officer.  Insurance has been in the Purmort blood for five generations backed by exceptional service that includes expert guidance and ultimately cost effective, comprehensive insurance programs for clients. What […]