Protection That's Ensured

Safeguard what matters through comprehensive insurance services – and a dedicated team that works for you

Personalized Care, Extensive Support

Life can be unpredictable – and at Acentria Insurance, we’ve seen it all. We offer personal, business, health and life insurance to ensure that you have the protection you need, no matter what comes your way. We provide all our clients with individualized attention and customized plans that are built upon our deep industry expertise. Breathe a sigh of relief; because we’ve got this.

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Our Locations

Headquartered in Destin, FL, Acentria Insurance serves clients through its 50 locations. While we’re based in the Southeast, we have licenses to write coverage anywhere throughout the United States. Wherever you live, work and play, Acentria can work with you to protect it – and much more.

Acentria Executive Leadership Team

Our knowledge and expertise begin at the top with strong industry leaders

The Acentria Experience

We take great pride in our independence, award-winning company culture and community-minded spirit — because it’s all part of the Acentria Experience. Whether you’re striving for partnership or interested in joining our growing Acentria team, let us show you why we’ve been repeatedly named as a top insurance workplace.

Independence That You Can Trust

As an independent agency and member of Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America, the leading coalition for independent agencies, Acentria works for you by providing fine-touch service, flexibility and value to both clients and partners.

Awards That Speak to Our Culture

Acentria has earned several prestigious awards in recent years, including Best Agency to Work For by Insurance Journal, Insurance Industry Employer of Choice and back-to-back Elite Agencies recognition by Insurance Business America.

Care that Extends Across Our Communities

We started #AcentriaCares as an outreach program for our local communities. Since inception, #AcentriaCares has raised over $1.5 million for local nonprofits, supported more than 125 local nonprofits and currently contributes 4,500+ volunteer hours annually. It’s our way of giving back to the communities we serve – and love.

Our Blog

We’ve gathered plenty of knowledge over time; now, it’s our turn to share

How to Protect Your Businesses From Vandalism

Vandalism poses a risk to nearly every business and its properties.  Vandalism is the intentional marking, defacement or destruction of property.  While public buildings and

Smooth Sailing: Navigating the Waters of Boat Insurance

You purchased a watercraft to provide years of personal enjoyment—ensure your enjoyment by choosing the right insurance protection. The size, type and value of the

Securing Your Assets: Evaluating Your Jewelry Insurance Policy

Now is the perfect opportunity to ensure that your high-value items on your insurance policy accurately reflect your valuable possessions. It’s smart to review what

Client Testimonials

Here what our client’s have to say about working with Acentria Insurance!

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Rob Wagner

Executive Vice President | Director of Sales, Southeast Region

With over 15 years of insurance industry experience, Rob focuses on growing organic growth throughout the entire Southeast region for both Acentria Insurance and Foundation Risk Partners. Working alongside both executive leadership and territory sales leaders, Rob is instrumental in producer training, increasing retention and expanding our organizational footprint.

As a self-proclaimed Army Brat, he was born in Fort Benning, GA, but has moved 27 times and resided in 40 different houses… all before college! His father proudly served our country for 28 years! As a graduate of Florida State University with a degree in Business Management, Rob also holds an MBA from Stetson University. A producer at heart, he specializes in large property, senior living, management liability and workers’ compensation. He enjoys meeting new team members and finds his personal success in seeing producers succeed.

In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife of 22 years and their two daughters. Together they enjoy boating, offshore fishing and exercising.

Mike Freeman

Mergers & Acquisitions

Leading the Acentria Mergers & Acquisitions team, Mike works with those agency principals and leaders who are interested in furthering a potential partnership with Acentria Insurance.  With over 35 years of finance and insurance experience, Mike and his team showcase the various benefits of partnering with Acentria. He works with principals through the initial phases to evaluate agency operations, books of business as well as planning and implementing fully comprehensive migration and implementation plans. He served 25 years in the banking industry in various executive-level positions transitioning to insurance in 2011 as Chief Financial Officer for Acentria Insurance. In 2017, Acentria Insurance partnered with Foundation Risk Partners where his major focus became leading Acentria Insurance’s mergers and acquisitions team.  

Mike is a graduate of Auburn University. He is dedicated to serving his community having held numerous leadership positions including Chairman for the American Heart Association; Chairman Mental Health Association; Chairman Destin Chamber of Commerce and Board Member for United Way Okaloosa-Walton Counties. Mike is a 27-year resident of Destin, FL and enjoys spending time with his wife of 35 years, Yvonne and their two adult children and their families.

Jenny Cirioni

Vice President, Operations Northeast, Florida

Todd Lawrence

Executive Vice President Southeast Florida

Rob Wagner

Executive Vice President Southwest Florida Region

Alan Florez

Executive Vice President, National Sales

Anne Kraus

Senior Vice President Commercial Lines Operations

Teresa Fillmon

Vice President Small Business Unit

Alex Doberstein

Vice President Benefits Resource Leader

Eric Austin

Operations Lead Port St. Lucie & West Palm Beach

Luke Wolkers

Executive Vice President Employee Benefits

Chris Tolland

Executive Vice President Northeast Florida Sales

Brian Stanton

Executive Vice President Southeast Florida

Nathan Marks

Executive Vice President Northwest Florida

Jason Cruse

Executive Vice President Central Florida Sales

Jackie Shaw

Senior Vice President Agency Operations

Jessica Parkhurst

Senior Vice President Marketing & Branding

Doreen Castro

Senior Vice President Personal Lines Operations

Kendall McEachern

Co-Founder

Kendall was a fundamental part of Acentria Insurance. As a co-founder, he brought more than 30 years of industry expertise to Acentria, helping transform the organization into a leading insurance provider. Beloved by team members, carrier partners and clients, he oversaw more than 400,000 insured multi-family units with property values greater than $22 billion, and over four million square feet of commercial office space and real estate buildings. Kendall has received numerous industry awards to include being recognized as a National Top Producer and Agent of the Year by both Insurance Business America and Insurance Journal. Away from the office, he served as chairman for the American Heart Association, actively participated in his church and golfing, watching sports and spending time with his family. Kendall passed away in January of 2021, leaving a lasting legacy on Acentria’s culture, success, industry-wide reputation – and on all of us fortunate to have worked alongside him.

Mary Lawless

President & Chief Operating Officer

As President and Chief Operating Officer, Mary brings over three decades of industry expertise to Acentria Insurance. With a strong focus on Mergers & Acquisitions, Mary is passionate about partnering with new agencies and leaders to continue the overall upward growth of Acentria. She works in conjunction with the CEO to lead and deliver specialized sales products, services and industry leading capabilities while implementing business and sales strategies to the Acentria sales team and carrier partners. Mary has direct oversight of all operational leaders throughout the entire organizational footprint and is responsible for operational financials and budgets.

She empowers her team members and because of it, is well respected by her peers and those she leads. Since her time with Acentria, Mary’s leadership has contributed to the agency’s exponential growth from 15 to well over 50 locations, increasing employment to over 700 team members, across the southeastern United States. Due to her leadership and contributions to the insurance industry, she has been nationally recognized as one of Insurance Business America magazine’s Elite Women and serves as a valuable member on the Executive Committee for Foundation Risk Partners, Acentria’s parent company. Prior to joining Acentria Insurance, Mary led operations for another national broker. Throughout her tenure, she has held a variety of management positions in Personal Lines, Select Business and Employee Benefits. Mary specializes in agency operations, partnerships and acquisitions and is truly passionate about developing team members to become great leaders.

When not shaping the future industry leaders at Acentria Insurance, Mary enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband, Pat and their family and friends.

Mitch Weinstein

Partner & Co-Founder

As partner of Acentria Insurance, Mitch plays an integral role in mergers & acquisitions. He focuses on seeking out strategic like-minded partners and agencies, across the southeastern United States, to partner and join the Acentria family.

Mitch has over 42 years of business leadership experience that ranges from law enforcement to the finance, healthcare and insurance industries. He was instrumental in developing the nation’s first “at-risk” managed care network for physical and occupational therapy serving the worker’s compensation industry. This network paved the way for a new managed care system, based on incentives.

Mitch is passionate about giving back to the youth of his community. He is an active supporter of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Polk County and believes in helping all young people reach their full potential. He is also the founder of Fallen First Reserve which is a non-profit organization dedicated to financially assisting those family members of First Responders killed in the line of duty and military members killed in action. Mitch also serves on the board for Fund the First.

Kevin Mason

Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder

As Chief Executive Office of Acentria Insurance, Kevin focuses on developing insurance solutions that strengthen Acentria’s presence in the market and its commitment to client-relationships and exceptional service. With over 35 years of industry experience, he specializes in the overall growth of Acentria is passionate about bringing new talent to the organization both organically and through mergers and acquisitions. Through his leadership and the support of the Executive Leadership team, Acentria Insurance instills a positive corporate culture which has led the agency in being recognized as a leader within our industry as a Top 100 Workplace, Employer of Choice, Best Agency to Work For and several other national and regional accolades.

Before co-founding Acentria Insurance, Kevin served as Branch Manager for another national broker. Kevin holds the prestigious title as an Agent of the Year and five-time National Top Producer. He is also a key member of the Foundation Risk Partners Executive Committee, which is the parent company of Acentria Insurance, while also serving as the National Director for Carrier Relations. In addition, Kevin oversees the Sales Leadership Council, which encompasses sales leaders across the entire FRP footprint in an effort to develop and refine shared resources while offering producer training and development programs.

Kevin received a Bachelor’s Degree in Management from the University of West Florida. He is very active in his community and served over a decade on the Board of Directors of Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation and remains as a trustee, which funds over 14 children’s charities along the Florida Panhandle. He is also a member of the Destin Chamber of Commerce, Community Association Institute and Florida Association of Insurance Agents. In his spare time, Kevin enjoys golfing, tennis, boating and spending time with his wife Laura, and their children.