Bankers Insurance Group News

Florida-based Bankers Insurance Founder Menke Remembered for Entrepreneurial Spirit

Bob Menke, the man who founded St. Petersburg-based Bankers Insurance Co., one of the oldest property insurers in Florida, died last week at age 89. “The company that Bob founded in 1976 has grown into one of the largest privately …

Florida Regulators Now Reviewing Rate Hikes of 14%, 62% and 103%

Three Florida insurance carriers, one large and two small, are seeking approval for major rate increases, with one condominium policy increase as high as 103%. Citizens Property Insurance Corporation’s board of governors this week voted to file for a 14.2% …

Bankers Insurance Group Acquires AIX Florida Policies

Bankers Insurance Group has reached an agreement with AIX Group to acquire its Florida policies as part of a strategy to increase Bankers’ presence in the state’s Latino community. Under the terms of the deal, as of March 1, Bankers …

Florida-Based Bankers Insurance Unveils New Insurance Group Leadership

Florida-based Bankers Insurance Group recently announced the company’s new leadership lineup. Lisa Bage has joined the firm as vice president of product development. Bage, a 22-year industry veteran, was a senior vice president at Unitrin Specialty after holding officer and …