Edgewood Partners Insurance Center

Edgewood Partners Insurance Center

Edgewood Partners Insurance Center was founded in 2006 by John Addeo and a group of insurance industry veterans who had previously worked at larger regional brokerages. The firm was built to serve middle-market companies, particularly those in construction, technology, and professional services, and rapidly grew through a combination of organic expansion and targeted acquisitions. Edgewood focuses on commercial property-casualty insurance, employee benefits, surety, and risk management advisory services. Its client base spans construction firms, technology companies, real estate developers, and professional services organizations. The firm has disclosed several notable client wins, including a multi-line program for a national construction management company (per Business Insurance, 2018). Its geographic footprint is concentrated in California, with additional offices in the Western United States. The firm maintains a team of roughly 200 employees and operates offices in San Rafael, Los Angeles, and Phoenix. In 2016, Edgewood was recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest-growing privately held companies in the U.S. Its growth has been fueled by a strong culture of client service and partnerships with leading carriers. A structural differentiator is Edgewood's partnership model with carriers and clients. Unlike many brokers, it does not operate a captive insurance company; instead, it leverages a network of exclusive and preferred carrier relationships to source proprietary coverage solutions. This allows it to offer tailored risk management programs without the overhead of a captive reinsurer.