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Florida Insurance Specialists - photo of Frank Russo

Frank Russo

B.S.B.A. University of Central Florida, 1988
220, 218, Series 6 & 63 Insurance Licenses
Agency Principal of Florida Insurance Specialists which is the fastest growing independent agency in Florida averaging over 800 new policies written a month since 2004.
Owner of Frank J. Russo Consulting LLC, assisted in purchase/sale of up to 50 agencies.
Allstate Insurance Agent 1988-2004
Top 1% of Agency Sales Force for 15 years
Awarded Inner Circle 7 times at Allstate
Chairman's Circle 9 years at Allstate
National Champion 14 years at Allstate
Agent of the Year 5 times

Florida Insurance Specialists - photo of John Tankersly

John Tankersley

John. W. Tankersley's insurance career began in 1994. He establilshed Tankersley Insurance Group in 2001. In the fall of 2004 he partnered with Frank Russo to form Florida Insurance Specialists. He is a proud member of FAMB, MBA, ORRA, NAPMW, FAIA and has served on multiple advisory councils for Florida property insurance companies. His remarkable networking efforts have enabled FIS to become one of the most well-known agencies in Florida.

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  • » FIS is one of the largest personal lines independent agencies in the state.
  • » All FIS sales and customer service associates are licensed with the state of Florida
  • » FIS writes property coverage for homes ranging from $75,000 to millions in value.