Cornerstone Insurance becomes Steven Brooks Insurance after 30 years in South Florida

Cornerstone Insurance Providers has rebranded as Steven Brooks Insurance, tying the agency’s new name to its longtime president and three decades of service in South Florida. The Fort Lauderdale-based independent agency says clients will see no disruption as it continues selling personal and commercial coverage.

Why it matters: - The rebrand links the agency’s identity more closely to Steven Brooks, signaling continuity in leadership as the business enters its next growth phase. - The change affects a Fort Lauderdale-based independent agency that serves South Florida clients with personal and commercial insurance. - Existing policyholders will keep their current coverage, policies and premium payments without interruption.

What happened: - Cornerstone Insurance Providers began doing business as Steven Brooks Insurance on Oct. 1, 2026. - The rebrand marks 30 years of service in South Florida. - The agency operates from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. - Steven Brooks Insurance remains a fully independent agency. - The agency can shop a network of national and regional carriers to build customized coverage at competitive rates.

The details: - Steven Brooks Insurance sells all lines of personal insurance, including homeowners, auto and excess umbrella coverage. - The agency says its personal coverage is tailored for Florida’s coastal risks. - The firm specializes in all lines of commercial insurance for high-exposure and highly regulated industries. - For condo associations, the agency offers property, general liability, directors and officers, windstorm and excess flood coverage. - For restaurants, coverage includes food spoilage, liquor liability, equipment breakdown and workers’ compensation. - For medical offices, programs cover professional liability, data breach and cyber liability, medical equipment protection and general business liabilities. - For commercial warehouses, coverage addresses building structures, inventory, cargo, logistics liabilities and business interruption. - The same veteran team of agents will continue working from the company’s East Broward Boulevard offices. - A rebrand announcement directs clients to more information or the company’s phone line at (954) 971-7662.

Between the lines: - The new name puts the president’s personal brand at the center of the agency’s market position. - The move also underscores the value of an independent brokerage model in a market where clients often want access to multiple carriers. - Brooks brings more than 30 years of senior leadership experience from Fortune 500 companies, which the agency says has helped guide its approach in Florida’s insurance market.

What's next: - Steven Brooks Insurance will keep serving personal and commercial clients under the new name. - The agency says it will continue offering hyper-local customer service and advocate-level claims support. - Policyholders can request a comprehensive insurance review through the company’s website or by phone.

The bottom line: - The rebrand keeps the same agency, team and coverage offering in place, while repositioning the business around its longtime leader and 30-year local track record.