King Risk Partners Welcomes Howard Weiss to Executive Leadership Team

GAINESVILLE, Fla., Sept. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- King Risk Partners, the 51^st largest insurance brokerage in the United States, is proud to announce the appointment of Howard Weiss as its new Chief Growth Officer, effective September 2025.

Weiss brings nearly three decades of experience in insurance, leadership, and business development, most recently serving as Executive Vice President of Carrier Relationships at AssuredPartners. Throughout his career, Weiss has established a strong track record of driving growth and transforming sales organizations. He was instrumental in rapidly scaling the Chicagoland business and, as a regional sales leader, partnered with local leaders to reset the Midwest sales culture—shifting the region from negative organic trends to sustained positive growth within a few years. Known as a hands-on and respected leader, Weiss has extensive expertise in building and managing sales teams, designing sales strategies, recruiting top producers, developing training programs, and negotiating GSC and PS agreements.

"Howard is a driven and entrepreneurial leader who has consistently delivered outsized growth in both independent agency and national brokerage environments, making him the ideal addition to our executive leadership team," said Pete Gilbertson, President at King Risk Partners. "His deep commercial lines expertise, strong national broker and carrier relationships, and proven ability to drive transformative growth across agency and regional sales operations will be key to strengthening King Risk Partners' foundation, advancing its momentum, and achieving long-term success as the firm continues to grow at an unprecedented pace."

"Joining King Risk Partners at this exciting moment is a privilege," said Weiss. "The firm's culture of entrepreneurship, integrity, and client commitment mirrors my own professional values. I look forward to working with the team to build on its strong foundation and shape its future success."

About King Risk Partners
King Risk Partners is a nationally ranked insurance brokerage committed to delivering tailored risk management solutions to individuals, businesses, and niche programs. Headquartered in Gainesville, Florida, the firm has expanded rapidly through a combination of organic growth and strategic acquisitions. King Risk Partners is recognized for its entrepreneurial culture, operational excellence, and people-first approach.

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