General Lines Insurance Agent

Escambia County, Florida, is seeking a qualified General Lines Insurance Agent/Broker under solicitation PD 25-26.115 to serve as the agent of record for the Board of Commissioners. The selected agent will manage a diverse portfolio of coverages, including Commercial Property, Flood, Cyber Liability, Workers Compensation, Marine Hull and Liability, and various specialized liabilities, with a total insured value exceeding 550 million dollars. Key responsibilities include obtaining cost-effective coverage, providing risk management analytics, conducting annual physical property inspections, acting as a claims advocate, and maintaining an eight-hour response time for consultations. To be eligible, firms must have been in business for at least 10 years and generate annual revenues of 500 million dollars or more. The evaluation process consists of an initial shortlisting phase followed by interviews and oral presentations, with the final award based on the highest score from the second phase. Evaluation criteria are weighted toward qualifications (40 percent) and experience with public entity accounts and global insurance markets (30 percent). Proposals must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov portal by October 30, 2026, and must include various certifications, such as the Anti-Human Trafficking Affidavit and Scrutinized Companies Certification.