King Risk Partners, the 36th largest insurance brokerage in the US, has acquired Lott & Gaylor Insurance, an agency based in Fort Myers, Florida, for an undisclosed sum.
The acquisition was announced on 10 November 2026, and terms of the deal were not disclosed. According to the release, the deal strengthens King Risk Partners' presence in Southwest Florida.
Lott & Gaylor Insurance has over 40 years of experience serving individuals, families and businesses throughout Southwest Florida. The agency provides personal and commercial insurance, employee benefits and specialised coverage to its clients across the region.
"Lott & Gaylor's longstanding relationships and understanding of Southwest Florida's insurance needs make the agency a strong addition to King Risk Partners," said Scott Popilek, Chief Executive Officer of King Risk Partners.
"Our business has grown by taking the time to understand our clients and helping them protect what matters most," said David Maxwell, President of Lott & Gaylor Insurance. "We wanted a partner that would value those relationships and invest in our team's future. King Risk Partners offers the resources, market access, and collaborative support to build on our foundation while continuing to deliver the personal service our clients expect."
King Risk Partners is headquartered in Gainesville, Florida, and has over 50 years of experience. The brokerage grows both organically and through acquisitions across the Eastern and Southeastern US, and is ranked as the 36th largest insurance brokerage in the country.
The acquisition adds a Fort Myers agency offering personal and commercial insurance, employee benefits and specialised coverage to King Risk Partners' business in Southwest Florida.
