Patriot Growth Insurance Services Adds 2 Florida Agencies

Patriot Growth Insurance Services, LLC, a nationwide insurance agency, has added two Florida-based independent agencies, Arison Insurance Services, and Ference Insurance (FIA), to the Patriot platform.

Arison and FIA each provide a variety of individual and Medicare-related health insurance products to customers throughout the state of Florida. According to the company, the new additions strengthen Patriot’s existing capabilities while facilitating its entry into an attractive specialty market.

St. Petersburg-based Arison and Gainesville-based FIA offer a variety of individual health, Medicare and Medicare Supplement plans as well as group medical coverage. Through relationships with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida (Florida Blue), both organizations have experienced consistent growth over the last several years. As a combined entity, Arison and FIA will employ over 30 insurance professionals at nine locations in key metropolitan areas throughout Florida. The operations are led by Jeff Ference, John Koko and Jordan Koko.

Matt Gardner, founder and CEO of Patriot, said it will leverage Arison and FIA’s experience to expand its offerings of individual medical coverage across the United States.”

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. It has more than 500 professionals operating in 48 locations across 13 states.