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Starfish Insurance Through an Independent Agency: Coverage and States
Blake Insurance Group is an independent insurance agency with access to quote Starfish. This page lists the Starfish coverage we can request for clients, the states where we can do it, and how to start.
This page is published by Blake Insurance Group, not by Starfish. Availability depends on the product, your location and underwriting.
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Tell us what you need and mention Starfish if you want it included. A licensed agent will follow up. Submitting the form does not bind coverage.
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Blake Insurance Group LLC is an independent insurance agency. Licensed insurance producer NPN 16117464.
Starfish coverage and states available through our agency
The table shows each Starfish coverage type our agency can currently quote and the states, out of the 24 where we are licensed, in which we can quote it.
| Coverage type | For | States we can quote |
|---|---|---|
| Active Assailant | Business | AZ, AL, TX, CA, NY, OH, FL, NC, VA, GA, OK, NM, IA, KS, MI, NE, SC, SD, WV, IL, NJ, PA, TN, WA |
| Landlord | Personal | AZ, NY, OH, NC, VA, GA, MI, SC, IL, NJ, PA, TN |
| Builders Risk | Business | AZ, NY, NC, VA, GA, MI, SC, IL, NJ, PA, TN |
If your state or coverage type is not listed, send a request anyway. We can check other insurers we have access to.
How to request a Starfish quote
- Send the request form on this page or call 888-387-3687.
- Tell us the coverage you need and the state where the property, vehicle or business is located.
- A licensed agent reviews whether Starfish is available for your situation and what information the insurer needs.
- You review the quote and decide. Coverage starts only after the insurer accepts your application and confirms it.
Ways to compare your options
You can go whichever direction suits you. None of these commits you to buying.
- Ask a licensed agent. Send a request or call 888-387-3687.
- See other insurers our agency can quote for similar coverage. Covertree, Pacific Specialty Insurance Company, Steadily, SES Risk Solutions, Green Shield Risk, Delos, Vacant Express, Alchemy.
Who Starfish is
Starfish Specialty Insurance is a New York-based MGA. It was founded in 2021. According to First Connect, it offers "tailored insurance programs for niche markets."
Jeremy Hitzig is the founder. His co-founders are Tom Lane, Margret McBurney, Michael Thabet, Brooks Chase and James Flynn. Starfish runs more than ten products across five areas, according to Peloton Capital Management:
- Community associations.
- Real estate investors.
- Aviation.
- Staffing firms and PEOs.
- Crisis response.
We couldn't verify Starfish's legal entity name.
Its products range from landlord coverage to active assailant insurance.
Who issues Starfish policies
Starfish uses different insurers for different programs:
- Landlord Protect: Summit Specialty Insurance Company, which First Connect describes as "A8." Summit Specialty is the Nebraska E&S insurer of ReAlign Insurance Group of Dallas. AM Best assigned it an A in January 2021, according to Insurance Journal. Insurance Insider US later reported that AM Best revised ReAlign's outlook to negative while affirming the A. It cited "unfavorable operating performance in recent years." That article's date wasn't shown, and we didn't check the current rating.
- STAFFprotect: Great American, A+ (XV), according to Program Business.
A negative outlook generally signals that a rating could fall. It isn't a downgrade. But it's a reason to check Summit Specialty's current rating before you buy Landlord Protect.
Program Business reported Great American's A+ for STAFFprotect. Great American's pooled group was affirmed at A+ (Superior) by AM Best on December 11, 2025. We didn't verify which Great American company writes STAFFprotect.
What Starfish offers
- Landlord Protect: non-admitted property and general liability for investor-owned, long-term, tenant-occupied homes. Building limits start at $75,000. It doesn't cover short-term rentals, mixed-use or owner-occupied homes.
- Builders risk.
- Active Assailant: limits from $1 million to $5 million, with no deductible.
- STAFFprotect: employment practices liability for PEOs and staffing firms.
According to the First Connect carrier directory, Starfish is listed in 20 states. An earlier First Connect session listed six for Landlord Protect: Connecticut, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania. That session excluded the five New York City boroughs.
Starfish news, 2025 to 2026
- December 17, 2025: Peloton Capital Management took a "significant minority stake" in Starfish. The money is for growth and acquisitions. The amount wasn't disclosed.
- Undated: a Coverager headline says Starfish filed a Form D with the SEC. We couldn't verify the date or amount.
- May 2026: GenStar announced "STAFFprotect+." We didn't check whether it's connected to Starfish.
Starfish sells through retail agents and brokers.
The Peloton investment gives Starfish more capital to grow. Peloton described it as its 11th platform investment.
What to check before you buy Starfish
- The insurer for your program. Landlord Protect and STAFFprotect use different companies.
- Summit's current rating. Check AM Best for Summit Specialty's rating and outlook today.
- Non-admitted status. Landlord Protect is non-admitted. Ask what that means in your state.
- Rental type. Landlord Protect is for long-term tenant-occupied homes only.
- Your state. Landlord Protect has a narrower list than Starfish overall. NYC boroughs were excluded.
- EPLI fit. For STAFFprotect, confirm it covers claims from worksite employees.
Sources for the sections above: Peloton Capital Management: Peloton announces investment in Starfish Specialty Insurance (2025); Program Business: Starfish (secondary); Insurance Journal: Summit Specialty rated A by AM Best (2021) (secondary); Insurance Insider US: AM Best goes negative on ReAlign (secondary); First Connect: Starfish launch session (secondary); First Connect carrier directory: Starfish (secondary).
Starfish FAQs
Can Blake Insurance Group quote Starfish?
Yes. Our agency currently has access to quote Starfish for the coverage types and states listed on this page. Access can change, and Starfish decides whether to offer a policy.
Which states can you quote Starfish in?
Of the 24 states where we are licensed, we can currently quote Starfish in AZ, AL, TX, CA, NY, OH, FL, NC, VA, GA, OK, NM, IA, KS, MI, NE, SC, SD, WV, IL, NJ, PA, TN, WA. Availability differs by coverage type, as the table shows.
Does a quote request start coverage?
No. Coverage begins only after the insurer accepts your application and confirms it.
Can I compare Starfish with other insurers?
Yes. As an independent agency we can look at other insurers we have access to for the same coverage, where they are available in your state.
Important information
Independent agency. Blake Insurance Group LLC is an independent insurance agency. The coverage types and states on this page reflect our agency access as checked in November 2026 and can change. Starfish decides eligibility, pricing and whether to issue a policy.
Trademarks. Starfish and other company names are trademarks of their owners. This page is not published or endorsed by Starfish.
Availability. Coverage, prices, discounts and eligibility vary by insurer, state and applicant, and are subject to underwriting. The issued policy controls. A quote request does not bind or change coverage.
Your next step
Send a request and a licensed agent will check Starfish and other options available to you.