Palomar Holdings and Neptune Flood, in St. Petersburg, have announced a strategic partnership that will make Neptune the exclusive managing general agent for Palomar’s flood insurance offerings. Neptune’s proprietary platform uses data science and machine learning to deliver rapid quotes and bind policies, offering an alternative to the National Flood Insurance Program. Palomar’s agents will … Read more

Director Zach Wiersma will lead firm’s Southeast growth from new Florida location

BayCare Health System has promoted C. Todd Jones to an expanded leadership role, naming him chief strategy officer while he continues to serve as chief ambulatory services officer. In this dual position, Jones will now oversee the nonprofit’s long-term strategic planning while continuing to lead its extensive ambulatory services operations, including home care, imaging, ambulatory … Read more

Shumaker partners Ronald A. Christaldi and Mark Wagoner have been named to Lawdragon’s inaugural “500 Global Leaders in Crisis Management” guide, recognizing top professionals who help clients navigate high-stakes, high-pressure challenges across law, policy and public affairs. Christaldi, who also serves as president and chief executive officer of Shumaker Advisors Florida, was honored for his … Read more

After nearly two decades of leadership, Steve King, chief executive officer of Meals on Wheels of Tampa, has announced plans to retire at the end of 2025. King has served as executive director for 19 years, helping to expand the organization’s impact on the community. Last year alone, Meals on Wheels of Tampa delivered more … Read more

Shumaker is expanding its commercial real estate roster, in St. Petersburg, with the addition of attorney Andrew “Drew” F. Ford as a partner in its real estate, construction and development service line. Ford’s work includes acquisitions, dispositions, development, leasing and financing for owners, operators, developers and investment firms. In addition to his transactional work, Ford … Read more

Cushman & Wakefield has appointed Kevin Lott as managing principal for the Tampa Bay region, where he will oversee 250 associates and help drive the firm’s growth strategy across the market. In his new role, Lott is tasked with enhancing client service, recruiting and developing top talent and strengthening Cushman & Wakefield’s presence in the … Read more

Questmont Virtual Family Office has named David L. Maaskant as its new director of advanced planning, expanding the firm’s footprint and services in the greater Tampa Bay area. Maaskant, who recently relocated to the region with his family, brings nearly two decades of experience in public accounting. Most recently, he was an equity partner at … Read more