Patriot Growth Insurance Services Expands Property & Casualty Capabilities with Addition of Pablo Beach Insurance

FORT WASHINGTON, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Patriot Growth Insurance Services, LLC (“Patriot”), one of the country’s largest and fastest-growing national insurance agencies, today announced the addition of Pablo Beach Insurance Group (“Pablo Beach”, “PBIG”) to the Patriot platform. The partnership with Pablo Beach significantly bolsters Patriot’s existing property and casualty insurance capabilities and further supports the platform’s expansion within the Florida marketplace.

Pablo Beach Insurance Group was founded by Shaun and Emily Murphy in 2005 in Jacksonville, Florida and has since added an additional location in St. Petersburg, Florida. PBIG is a comprehensive independent insurance agency that specializes in both personal and commercial lines of insurance. Pablo Beach’s expansive carrier relationships and innovative approach allow them to offer tailor-made insurance solutions for their clients. This partnership with Patriot enables Pablo Beach to expand its deep commitment of offering clients unmatched product solutions and the best customer service experience in the industry.

“At Pablo Beach, we believe every customer is unique and so are their insurance needs,” said Mr. Murphy, President of PBIG. “We are ecstatic to be a partner of Patriot, a firm which shares our core values of professionalism and unmatched customer service.”

Pablo Beach Insurance will operate within Shapiro Insurance Group (“SIG”), a multiple-line agency that offers a range of auto, homeowners, life and business insurance products to thousands of families and businesses throughout the southeastern United States. Founded in 1990 by President Joel Shapiro, SIG joined Patriot in 2019 and has continued its growth trajectory as one of the largest insurance agencies in Florida.

“I have known Shaun and Emily for more than 20 years and feel so privileged to be working with their team,” said Joel Shapiro, President of SIG. “Patriot is fortunate to have such a connected and dedicated community partner like Shaun and Pablo Beach.”

“Patriot is building a powerhouse business in the Florida marketplace, and the Pablo Beach team is a big part of that strategy going forward,” said Matt Gardner, Founder and CEO of Patriot. “I am humbled by the confidence that Emily and Shaun have placed in us, and we enthusiastically welcome the entire Pablo Beach team to the Patriot family as they continue their growth journey.”

About Patriot Growth Insurance Services

Founded in 2019, Patriot is a growth-focused national insurance services firm that partners with employee benefits and property & casualty agencies across the United States. In its first year of operation, Patriot was ranked the 53^rd largest insurance broker in the U.S. by Business Insurance. With nearly 850 employees operating in 70 locations across 18 states, Patriot’s collaborative model delivers resources and strategic support to its agencies, whose leaders continue to operate with a high degree of autonomy in their local markets. Patriot’s unique equity model creates true alignment with its partner agencies, and its operating philosophy fosters enhanced career opportunities for its dedicated and professional team. Patriot is backed by growth equity investor Summit Partners. For more information, please visit www.patriotgis.com.