SUNZ Insurance Company Selects Scott Robertson as President

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., March 3 /PRNewswire/ -- SUNZ Insurance Company announced today the hiring of Scott D. Robertson to serve as President for the St. Petersburg-based company.

Doug Lilak, SUNZ CEO said, "Scott Robertson has a proven track record of developing successful businesses. His hiring, in conjunction with our recent acquisition of Brentwood National Insurance Company, puts us in an excellent position for the future.  Based on Scott's history of success, we are confident that his leadership will greatly contribute to our growth."

Robertson has over 14 years of experience in the insurance industry.  As Founder and CEO of Agents' Umbrella Group/BenefitPort Southeast, he grew the company from start-up to becoming the largest independent General Agency in the country for The Travelers, UnitedHealthcare and Aetna.  After selling the company to Benefitmall in 2006, Robertson began providing strategic and sales consulting services, assisting several private clients through major transitions that included turnarounds, significant restructuring and the implementation of effective growth strategies.

When asked about his future with SUNZ, Robertson replied, "I am thrilled about the opportunity to work with Doug and all of the SUNZ team.  They've built a great foundation in a short period of time and I'm looking forward to helping them grow into the future."

In addition to his background as an entrepreneur and consultant, Robertson has served the insurance industry as President of the Florida Association of Health Underwriters, has been appointed to advisory boards by the Florida Insurance Commissioner and is an author and speaker on topics ranging from insurance technology to healthcare reform.  He is very active in his community, where he serves as a board member for Habitat for Humanity of Lee County and as a committee member for both the Children's Advocacy Center and Hodges University.      

If you are interested in learning more about SUNZ Insurance Company, please visit their Web site at www.sunzinsurance.com or call (727) 497-1247 or Toll Free: (800) 684-2157.

SOURCE SUNZ Insurance Company