A new alternative to traditional insurance
By Hunter Williams, partner at M.E. Wilson In recent years, Florida business owners have seen a dramatic increase in the cost of insuring their operations against a multitude of risks.
Navigating the Current State of the Florida Property Insurance Market
The Florida property insurance market is in a state of flux with rising rates, non-renewals and companies leaving the state altogether. This is due to a number of factors including
One Liners Pasco: Middleburg Communities, Pasco EDC and more
► Middleburg Communities, a developer based in Virginia, is building Mosby Avalon Park, a 338-unit apartment complex, in Wesley Chapel, near State Road 54. ► The Pasco Economic Development Council
Transamerica names Tampa executive president of World Financial Group and head of Transamerica Financial Advisors
Todd Buchanan has been named president of World Financial Group Insurance Agency, senior vice president at Transamerica and head of Transamerica Financial Advisors. He will lead WFG’s team of nearly
A bittersweet passing of the baton
Billy West was officially named president of M.E. Wilson Company in March, even though it was a role he was preparing for at least a year in advance. It was,
Reimagining home insurance through the lens of technology
The burgeoning insurance technology industry is currently riding a second wave of startups and Bruce Lucas, former chief executive officer and co-founder of Heritage Insurance Holdings, is poised to accelerate
Billy West officially named president for M.E. Wilson
Billy West has officially stepped into the role of president of M.E. Wilson Company, after the passing of Guy King III in June of 2021. West previously was chief revenue
One Liners Polk: Blackton, Citrus Connection and more
► Cushman & Wakefield arranged the sale of a 710,962-square-foot distribution center located at 8100 State Road 33, in Lakeland. (pictured above) ► Brightway, the Charlene Rodriguez Agency, an insurance
20 Questions with Charles Williamson
Charles Williamson’s experience includes more than 20 years leading, and growing, some of the industry’s most successful institutions. He is an avid CrossFit athlete and an ex-triathlon competitor, as well
One Liners Pinellas: Bayfront Health, KnowBe4 and more
► St. Petersburg City Council voted to approve $700,000 in funding for the Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum, which is being designed by New York City-based Huff and
One Liners Pinellas: Burlington Stores, PODS and more
► Burlington Stores is opening a retail location at the Tri City Plaza at 5280 East Bay Drive, Largo. ► Peter Kennedy, chief operating officer of Northside Hospital and Tampa
One Liners Hillsborough: BTI Partners, Metropolitan Ministries and more
► Fort Lauderdale-based BTI Partners, a real estate development firm, secured a $92 million construction loan for phase one of Marina Pointe, a waterfront development along Tampa Bay. (Pictured above)
