AVON, Conn., Jan. 29, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Paragon Insurance Holdings, LLC (“Paragon”), a national multi-line specialty MGA, announced today that Edgewood Partners Insurance Center (EPIC) and Oak Hill Capital Partners have taken an equity stake in the company.\u00a0The investment from EPIC and Oak Hill will further propel Paragon\u2019s organic and M&A growth strategies and create greater opportunity for Paragon\u2019s agency, carrier and reinsurance trading partners.<\/p>\n
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\nParagon was formed in 2014 by Ron Ganiats and Ron Mairano and is one of the industry\u2019s fastest growing managing general agencies. With fifteen programs, controlled premiums exceeding $125M, and offices in Avon, Conn., San Francisco, and Seattle, Paragon has established deep trading relationships with specialty carriers and reinsurers that provide unique solutions in a market that is quickly evolving.<\/p>\n
Paragon\u2019s specialty carrier and reinsurance relationships, systems and operational capabilities, and data capture and analytics, have quickly made the company a stand out among their competitors.<\/p>\n
\u201cWinning in this environment is a function of talent, capability, vision and commitment,\u201d said Ron Ganiats, CEO of Paragon. \u201cWe are delighted to have strong new partners like EPIC and Oak Hill, who will help us to further build on this foundation of beliefs and values, for the benefit of all Paragon trading partners and our own team members.\u201d<\/p>\n