Afore Insurance Services has announced the acquisition of TailoredRisk Insurance Advisors. TailoredRisk Insurance Advisors is a respected Florida-based agency known for serving near-affluent and high-net-worth clients. While financial terms were not disclosed, the move marks another major milestone in Afore’s strategic expansion. This expansion move is within the personal lines insurance market.
This acquisition is designed to strengthen Afore’s national capabilities and deepen its reach into high-value personal insurance segments. TailoredRisk, founded with a strong client-centric philosophy, brings decades of expertise and a team known for its personalized approach.
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Leadership Realignment and Strategic Appointments
As part of the deal, John Paolini, principal of TailoredRisk, has been appointed executive vice president of Afore’s national personal lines division. With over 30 years of industry experience, Paolini is widely recognized for his leadership in developing tailored insurance solutions for discerning clients.
“The alignment between TailoredRisk’s culture and values and Afore’s commitment to excellence in expanding its national platform makes this a perfect fit,” said Paolini. “I’m eager to work with our merged team to accelerate growth and deliver a superior client experience.”
Paolini’s appointment comes at a time of evolving leadership within Afore. He fills the role previously held by Andrew Muller. Muller has now stepped into the position of executive vice president of strategy and partnerships.
Additionally, Anthony Prete was recently promoted to senior vice president and chief operating officer of the personal lines division. This is an impressive move to support the company’s continued push for innovation and client engagement.
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Strengthening Operations and Brand Unity
All employees from TailoredRisk will transition to Afore, ensuring operational continuity and maintaining trusted client relationships. Going forward, the business will operate under the Afore Insurance Services name. This is a unique way to unify the brand across all regional and national markets.
According to Michael Garguilo, president and CEO of Afore Insurance Services, Paolini’s arrival brings even more credibility and momentum to the company’s growth strategy.
“John Paolini is one of the most talented personal insurance broker executives in the nation. His decision to join our team heading our personal lines business affirms Afore’s value proposition and our exciting trajectory,” Garguilo said. “We look forward to his leadership driving our growth in underserved, high-potential markets.”
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Building on Recent Expansion in Florida
The TailoredRisk acquisition comes shortly after Afore’s December 2024 purchase of Block Insurance, an Oviedo-based agency specializing in childcare insurance. These back-to-back deals not only highlight Afore’s aggressive growth strategy but also demonstrate its focus on niche and underdeveloped markets.
As demand rises for customized insurance solutions among affluent and emerging high-net-worth clients, Afore’s expanded team and leadership structure place it in a strong position to capture new opportunities nationwide.
