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Insurance Business Features Dan Garzella on Part I of a Two-Part Series on Captive Agents Going Independent

August 20, 2026

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Dan Garzella, Founder and CEO of Darkhorse Insurance Brokers and Garzella Group, was recently featured in Insurance Business as part of its two-part series, “Going independent: What captive agents must weigh before leaving.” In part I, Garzella drew from his experience and discussed what captive insurance agents should consider before becoming independent. His...

Dan Garzella on Part II of Insurance Business’ Two-part Series on Captive Agents Going Independent

August 20, 2026

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In the second installment of Insurance Business’ two-part series on agency independence, Dan Garzella, Founder and CEO of Darkhorse Insurance Brokers and Garzella Group, shares his perspective on two common challenges: technology and staffing. Garzella explains that technology can quickly become more complicated once an agency works with multiple carriers....

As Seen in Fortune | Forbes

March 27, 2026

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Insurance wasn’t on Dan Garzella’s mind as he drove his Mitsubishi Eclipse from Michigan to Arizona in 2003 at 23 years old. A recent graduate of Central Michigan University following friends to the Grand Canyon State, he arrived unemployed and with $500 to his name.

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Darkhorse Insurance Brokers Launches Industry’s First Annual Agent Independence Index

July 8, 2026

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The national survey will provide the insurance industry’s first annual benchmark measuring agent sentiment, ownership, growth, and future of the industry.

Arcstone Expands Leadership Team With Strategic Hires Across Commercial and Personal Lines

April 28, 2026

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Gus Sampanes and Josh Sloane join the team as VP of Commercial Insurance and Director of Personal Lines, respectively...

Garzella Group Recognized as 2026 NAA Top Employer Finalist

April 2, 2026

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Employee survey data highlights exceptional culture, leadership trust, and a high-performance work environment. SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. – April 2, 2026 – The Garzella Group, a network of specialized, tech-driven

Insurance Accountants Debuts to Deliver CFO-Level Financial Services for Independent Agencies

January 27, 2026

Press Release

Built for insurance professionals, by insurance professionals, Insurance Accounts fills the long-standing gap in industry-specific accounting and strategic financial leadership.

Launches Hurricane Insurance to Protect High-Risk Property Owners

December 19, 2025

Press Release

Avalon is now able to provide extensive coverage to hurricane-prone areas from Brownsville, TX through Newport News, Va., enabling property owners in Tier 1 coastal markets to access Avalon's proven risk-management program.