Oakbridge Insurance Agency has partnered with Northeast Underwriters, a St. Petersburg, Florida-based commercial insurance agency specializing in coastal property and condominium association risks.
The partnership establishes a new Oakbridge operation in the Tampa Bay area and expands the brokerage’s presence in Florida. Northeast brings experience navigating the state’s challenging coastal property insurance market, along with established carrier relationships and specialized underwriting knowledge.
Northeast Underwriters will continue operating from its St. Petersburg location with its existing client-facing team. The agency will gain access to Oakbridge’s specialty insurance capabilities and operational resources while maintaining its local relationships and market expertise.
Matt James, CEO of Oakbridge, said Northeast’s experience with coastal property risks strengthens the services Oakbridge can provide to Florida clients. He added that the partnership will give Northeast additional resources to support its continued growth.
For Northeast, maintaining producer focus and local decision-making were important considerations in choosing Oakbridge.
Troy Young, senior producer at Northeast Underwriters, said Oakbridge’s resources will provide additional support as the agency grows, allowing producers to spend more time serving clients and developing new business.
Ken Kijowski, president of Northeast Underwriters, said the agency wanted to provide its employees with greater support and opportunities without disrupting the longstanding relationships clients have with local advisors. He said Oakbridge’s approach aligned with those priorities.
Oakbridge President Trae Vaughan said the company’s model is designed to provide operational support while allowing local teams to remain focused on client relationships and advisory services.
The addition of Northeast also brings Oakbridge further expertise in coastal property and condominium association insurance, areas that require specialized knowledge of Florida’s property market.
Robbie Smith, executive chairman of Oakbridge, said Northeast’s leadership, specialized expertise and client-focused culture made the agency a strong fit for Oakbridge’s expansion strategy.
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