Florida Insurance Broker: Commercial, Benefits & Risk Management
Florida’s economy is one of the fastest growing in the United States, driven by a diverse mix of industries including construction, healthcare, tourism, marine, real estate, logistics and technology. With rapid population growth and ongoing development across the state, businesses face unique risks, from severe weather and property exposure to workforce and regulatory challenges.
That’s where Hylant comes in.
Organizations across the state turn to Hylant as a trusted insurance broker in Florida for employee benefits, commercial property and casualty, risk management consulting, small business insurance, and personal insurance solutions. With offices in Jacksonville and Orlando, we combine regional expertise with national resources to help businesses and individuals protect what matters most and plan confidently for the future.
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Services We Offer in Florida
As an established Florida insurance brokerage, our team delivers strategic guidance that goes beyond placing coverage to align your insurance and benefits programs with your financial goals, workforce needs, and long-term growth. Our core services include:
Whether you’re looking for a health insurance broker in Florida, evaluating construction insurance in Florida, or managing large-scale property risks, Hylant provides customized solutions backed by data, analytics, and strong carrier relationships.
Industries Hylant Serves in Florida
Our Florida teams support the industries that are shaping the state’s growth and long-term economic strength:
- Construction. Florida’s ongoing residential, commercial, and infrastructure development creates significant demand for builders risk insurance in Florida, liability protection, and jobsite safety programs.
- Real Estate. Florida has one of the most active real estate markets in the country. We help property owners, developers, and managers manage property, environmental, and catastrophe-related risks.
- Marine. Florida’s extensive coastline, ports, and boating economy create complex vessel, cargo, marina, and environmental exposures. We help marine operators, shipyards, marinas, and related businesses navigate specialized insurance needs and regulatory requirements.
- Transportation and Logistics. Florida’s ports, distribution centers, and road networks create complex fleet, cargo, and regulatory risks that require specialized insurance and risk management strategies.
- Healthcare. Florida’s healthcare sector continues to expand as the state's population grows. We support healthcare providers in managing professional liability, cyber risk, and workforce challenges.
- Hospitality. As a global tourism destination, Florida hospitality businesses face unique liability, property, and workforce exposures tied to high visitor volumes and seasonal demand.
- And many others.
About Hylant
Founded in 1935, Hylant has grown from a family-owned brokerage into one of the nation’s largest privately held insurance firms. Our Florida presence began in 2012 and continues to expand, with teams in Jacksonville and Orlando serving clients across the region.
In Florida, we pair a consultative, hands-on approach with broad access to national and specialty markets. By tapping into long-standing carrier relationships, we help uncover competitive options and craft solutions for increasingly complex risks. Our work is grounded in data-driven insights, strong claims advocacy, and forward-looking risk strategies, giving you greater control over costs, improved resilience, and the clarity to make confident decisions.
Hylant Careers in Florida
Looking for a career with a company committed to clients and communities across Florida? Explore opportunities within our growing Florida offices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Florida businesses face unique risks from hurricanes, flooding, and severe storms, making property coverage, business interruption planning, and risk management strategies especially important.
Hylant helps Florida employers design employee benefits strategies that support their people while driving business results in a competitive, fast-growing market. By aligning benefits programs with organizational goals, Hylant delivers customized solutions that balance cost control with employee satisfaction, using data-driven insights to manage healthcare expenses and improve outcomes. We also provide ongoing advocacy, compliance guidance, and employee engagement support, helping employers navigate regulatory complexity, enhance workforce well-being, and attract and retain top talent.
We have offices in Jacksonville and Orlando (Lake Mary).
Yes. Hylant has deep expertise in marine insurance and risk management, supporting organizations involved in marine terminals and port operations, marinas, vessel owners and operators, ship repair and shipyards, marine contractors and dredging companies, and cargo owners and marine transportation firms.
Hylant is a family-owned, independent brokerage. That means we can shop the entire market on your behalf, and our recommendations are tailored to your needs, not on quotas or Wall Street’s expectations. We combine local Florida expertise with the scale and resources of a national firm. Connect with a Hylant advisor.
Talk to an Florida Advisor
Our advisors will help you find the best risk management, employee benefits, or personal insurance options for your particular needs.