# Starfish Specialty Insurance > Specialty insurance MGA for underserved niche markets and business segments ## At a glance | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Type | MGA | | Region | NA | | Headquarters | New York, New York | | Founded | 2021 | | Employees | 51-200 | ## Overview Starfish Specialty Insurance is a managing general agent providing specialty insurance solutions for underserved niche markets and business segments. Founded in 2021 by Jeremy Hitzig, the company partners with insurance carriers and retail brokers to deliver insurance programs across real estate, community associations, aviation, staffing, and crisis management sectors. The MGA combines program management expertise with technology infrastructure built on the Salesforce platform, delivering solutions to real estate investors, landlords, community associations, aviation operators, and staffing firms. The firm operates multiple specialized insurance programs including LandlordProtect for real estate investors, CAProtect for community associations, FLIProtect Builders Risk embedded in lender closing processes, Starfish Aviation Insurance, STAFFprotect for PEO firms, and Active Assailant Insurance for workplace violence coverage. All programs leverage the Azur Technology MGA Connect platform for policy administration, claims handling, and billing operations on Salesforce infrastructure. Starfish has raised USD 10M+ in funding including debt financing (USD 500K in 2022), seed funding (USD 2.5M in 2023), and a strategic PE investment (USD 7M in December 2025) from Peloton Capital Management. The company achieved Technology Impact Award recognition in the Digital Innovation category and was shortlisted for Individual MGA of the Year by The Insurer in 2025. ## Products & services ### LandlordProtect Insurance program for real estate investors and landlords providing comprehensive coverage for rental properties. *Target users:* Real estate investors, landlords, property owners *Distribution:* Through retail brokers and partnerships with real estate networks ### CAProtect Suite of insurance programs designed for community associations and property managers. **Key features:** - CAProtect Excess Liability - CAProtect Crime - CAProtect Directors & Officers \(D&O\) *Target users:* Community associations, homeowners associations, property managers *Distribution:* Retail brokers and community management associations ### FLIProtect Builders Risk Builders risk insurance integrated into the lender closing process for real estate and construction projects, demonstrating embedded insurance innovation within financial workflows. *Target users:* Lenders, real estate closing companies, construction firms *Distribution:* Embedded in lender closing platforms and direct partnerships with title companies ### Starfish Aviation Insurance Specialized aviation insurance program serving the aviation industry. *Target users:* Aviation operators, aircraft owners, aviation services *Distribution:* Aviation brokers and direct partnerships ### Active Assailant Insurance Crisis management insurance addressing workplace violence and active threat scenarios. *Target users:* Businesses concerned with workplace safety and security *Distribution:* Risk management advisors and commercial insurance brokers ### STAFFprotect Insurance solutions designed for professional employer organizations (PEOs) and staffing firms. *Target users:* PEO firms, staffing agencies, temporary employment companies *Distribution:* Wholesale through PEO and staffing firm networks ## Links - Website: - Directory profile: - Careers: - Linkedin: --- *Last updated: 2026\-06\-17*