GAINESVILLE, Fla., Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — King Risk Partners, the 36th largest insurance brokerage in the United States, has announced the acquisitions of Risk Avoidance Managers and Coastal Insurors, two Florida agencies with specialized expertise in professional liability and cyber insurance. These partnerships advance King Risk Partners’ strategy of combining established agency relationships with expanded resources and specialized capabilities to support long-term growth and evolving client needs.

Risk Avoidance Managers, founded in 2000 and based in St. Petersburg, Florida, and Coastal Insurors, founded in 1994 and based in Lakeland, Florida, provide specialized insurance solutions for individual professionals and professional services firms. Both Risk Avoidance Managers and Coastal Insurors focus on professional liability and cyber liability insurance for law firms, accounting firms, and financial planners throughout the state. They emphasize personalized guidance, tailored coverage, and lasting client relationships, helping professionals navigate insurance decisions and protect their businesses.

“Building specialized expertise is an essential part of our long-term growth strategy,” said Scott Popilek, Chief Executive Officer of King Risk Partners. “Risk Avoidance Managers and Coastal Insurors bring valuable knowledge of the risks facing professional services firms and a personal approach to advising their clients. We are pleased to welcome their teams to King and look forward to supporting their continued growth.”

“Our focus has always been on helping professionals understand their exposures and secure coverage tailored to their businesses, supported by personal attention and lasting relationships,” said Michael Halfast, Producer for Risk Avoidance Managers and Coastal Insurors. “Joining King Risk Partners gives our team broader capabilities, expanded market access, and additional resources to support our clients while preserving the thoughtful guidance and trusted relationships they have come to expect.”

About King Risk Partners

Headquartered in Gainesville, Florida, King Risk Partners is the 36th largest insurance brokerage in the U.S. With over 50 years of experience, the company offers a wide range of personal, commercial, and employee benefits insurance products and services designed to meet the diverse needs of individuals, families, and businesses. Known for its integrity, professionalism, and commitment to customer satisfaction, King Risk Partners continues to grow organically and through strategic acquisitions, expanding its presence across the Eastern and Southeastern United States and beyond. For more information, please visit www.king-insurance.com.

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King Risk Partners
info@king-insurance.com 

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