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Bridge Specialty Group announces leadership appointments in the Mid-Atlantic & Delta region. February 16, 2026 At Bridge Specialty Group, its growth is driven by the strength, leadership and expertise of its people. Bridge Specialty Group is proud to announce several well-earned leadership promotions across its Mid-Atlantic & Delta Region that underscore its commitment to developing leaders who reflect its ongoing investment in talent and help position its teams for even greater success. Cierra York has been promoted to Managing Director of The Colonial Group. Based in Greensboro, North Carolina, Cierra joined the organization in 2005 and has built a career spanning all levels of the wholesale insurance business, with a strong focus on business development. Following her appointment as Vice President of Sales & Marketing in 2023, she now leads The Colonial Group's profit center with a passion for growth, collaboration and opportunity. As part of Bridge Specialty Group's recent acquisition of One80 Intermediaries, Bridge Specialty Group is pleased to welcome Celeste Albert and announce her promotion to Managing Director of Equity Partners. Since joining Equity Partners in 2010, Celeste has served in multiple leadership roles, including leading underwriting teams and managing carrier relationships. Under her leadership, Equity Partners continues to build on its expertise supporting main street coastal business along the Gulf Coast. Jerrold Olinger has been promoted to Managing Director of Tim Parkman, Inc. (TPI), where he leads the Clinton, Mississippi profit center overseeing both personal and commercial lines. Jerrold began his career at TPI in 2009 and has held several key roles, most recently serving as Vice President of Personal Lines Underwriting. His experience and steady leadership position the team for continued success. Bridge Specialty Group congratulate Khalia Starr on her promotion to Regional Team Resources Partner. Since joining Bridge Specialty Group in 2020, she has progressed from Team Resources Audit Analyst to supporting leaders and teammates across the Central, Mid-Atlantic and Delta Regions. In her expanded role, Khalia provides guidance across the full teammate lifecycle while continuing to advance education and awareness initiatives across the organization with a collaborative, people-centered focus for continued impact. Led by Jason Haupt, Regional President of the Mid-Atlantic & Delta, please join Bridge Specialty Group in congratulating Cierra, Celeste, Jerrold and Khalia on their new roles! These promotions reflect the depth of talent within Bridge Specialty Group and its continued investment in leadership that drives growth, strengthens its culture and supports exceptional service for its customers.

Most recently, Brown & Brown announced it was acquiring the parent company of Risk Strategies and One80 Intermediaries for about $9.8 billion.