APEX Brokerage Acquires Brighton Brokers Corp to Form Preeminent Downstate NY Independent Insurance Agency

Anthony S. Calafiore, President of APEX Brokerage, Inc. announced today the acquisition of Brighton Brokers Corp. a Brooklyn, NY based insurance agency. The acquisition positions APEX Brokerage among the leading independent insurance agencies in the downstate New York area.

Published on June 16, 2010

"If you are looking for not only an insurance policy, but a professional who has your best interest in mind, there is no need to look any further. Our clients and their needs are our primary concern."

According to Calafiore, “At APEX, we pride ourselves on providing our clients with the competitive rates and the most comprehensive coverage based on their individual needs. We believe that while the pricing is a major factor, our clientele is just as concerned with understanding their coverage and the responsiveness of their agent”.

“With the acquisition of Brighton Brokerage, we now bring over 90 years of combined experience and knowledge to our clients on a wide array of both commercial and personal lines.” Calafiore continued, “Our experienced staff has access to both national and regional insurance carriers and is in the best possible position to provide our clients with personal attention, innovative options and a customized policy to address all their individual property and casualty needs.” Calafiore concluded by stating “If you are looking for not only an insurance policy, but a professional who has your best interest in mind, there is no need to look any further. Our clients and their needs are our primary concern.”

With the acquisition of Brighton Brokerage, Apex continues to expand and offers a magnitude of multiple insurance products for small and medium sized property and casualty lines that include: auto, homeowners, personal liability, fine arts, fire, jewelry, contractors, retail stores, restaurants, apartment and office buildings, distributors, among others.

Apex Brokerage was founded in 1992 and is one of New York City’s premier insurance agencies. It’s President, Anthony S. Calafiore is a major force and recognized leader in the insurance industry. He is active in a number of prominent Associations in the industry that include the PIANY (Professional Insurance Agents of New York and the Downstate Advisory Council. He has also held the position of President of the Council of Insurance Brokers of Greater New York (CIBGNY) the leading insurance agents and brokers’ not-for-profit Association in the New York downstate area.