Florida Chamber honors Mangrove CEO Stephen Weinstein with Chair Award

The Florida Chamber of Commerce recognized Mangrove Property Insurance founder and CEO Stephen Weinstein with a Chair Award at its annual meeting in Orlando. The award underscores Mangrove’s role in Florida’s insurance market and its support for business advocacy and insurance reforms.

Why it matters: - The award signals Mangrove Property Insurance’s growing role in Florida’s property insurance market. - The recognition also ties Mangrove to the Florida Chamber’s push for economic competitiveness and insurance reform. - For Florida homeowners, the company’s stated focus is long-term insurance capacity in a state where the market remains highly sensitive.

What happened: - The Florida Chamber of Commerce honored Mangrove founder and CEO Stephen Weinstein with a Chair Award for dedication, collaboration and helping move Florida forward. - David Sweeney, chairman of the board for RS&H, presented the award at the Florida Chamber Annual Meeting awards ceremony. - The ceremony took place last week in Orlando during the Florida Chamber’s Future of Florida Forum.

The details: - Weinstein said he was honored to receive the Florida Chamber Chair Award and described the group as Florida’s leading voice of business. - Mangrove said it is committed to being a long-term property insurance provider to Florida homeowners. - Mangrove said its business model is built around partnerships with Florida’s independent insurance agents and the customers they serve. - Mangrove said those partnerships are designed to provide sustainable, long-term capacity tailored to Florida’s unique market. - Florida Chamber President and CEO Mark Wilson said Weinstein and Mangrove have supported landmark advocacy efforts, including the passage of Florida Chamber-backed insurance reforms. - Wilson said the Chamber values Weinstein’s leadership and engagement as it works to make Florida more competitive. - Mangrove, based in Tampa, launched in January 2025 to offer admitted homeowners’ insurance in Florida. - Mangrove works with local independent agents in all 67 Florida counties. - Demotech rates Mangrove “A, Exceptional.” - More information is available at Mangrove-FL.com. - Mangrove also directed readers to agency appointment requests and additional information at Mangrove-FL.com. - Mangrove’s LinkedIn page is available at the company’s social media page.

Between the lines: - The Chamber’s recognition suggests Mangrove has already built influence beyond being a new entrant in the market. - The focus on advocacy and insurance reform shows the company is aligning itself with broader efforts to stabilize Florida’s property insurance landscape. - The award also highlights the value of relationships with independent agents in a state where distribution and capacity matter as much as pricing.

What's next: - Mangrove appears set to keep expanding its role in Florida homeowners insurance through its agent network. - The company is likely to continue working with the Florida Chamber and other industry stakeholders on policy and market issues. - Interested agencies and customers can find more information through Mangrove’s website.

The bottom line: - Florida’s business community is publicly signaling support for Mangrove and its leadership as the company positions itself as a long-term player in the state’s property insurance market.