CEO Brian McCarthy Named 2026 Dealmaker of the Year by Smart Business Dealmakers.

Jun 2, 2026

Tampa, FL – May 28, 2026 – Brian McCarthy, CEO of eMaxx Assurance Group, has been recognized as a 2026 Dealmaker of the Year honoree for his leadership in scaling a technology-enabled commercial specialty property and casualty insurance organization.

Under McCarthy’s leadership, eMaxx has grown into a provider of innovative insurance and risk management solutions, combining advanced technology with deep underwriting expertise. The company’s strategic vision and commitment to innovation have positioned eMaxx as a forward-thinking leader in the insurance industry, delivering value through disciplined growth, enhanced customer solutions, and data-driven decision-making.

In 2024 and 2025, eMaxx secured significant growth capital, including a $26.25 million investment led by EJF Capital and a $25 million surplus note from First Citizens to support the formation of a Reciprocal Insurance Exchange. Combined with prior funding initiatives, these investments have brought total capital support to more than $80 million, fueling the company’s continued expansion and long-term growth strategy.
This recognition highlights both McCarthy’s leadership and eMaxx’ s ongoing commitment to transforming the insurance marketplace through innovation, strategic partnerships, and a relentless focus on serving its members and clients.

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About eMaxx
eMaxx is a specialty, tech-enabled Managing General Agent and Attorney-in-Fact providing commercial property and casualty insurance and reinsurance solutions through policyholder-owned alternative risk insurance programs. The Company delivers alternative risk solutions supported by technology and risk management services in response to structural changes in the traditional property and casualty insurance market. eMaxx Insurance Services, LLC produces commercial property and casualty insurance products as a retailer, wholesaler, program administrator, and Attorney-in-Fact. eTechnology Services, LLC provides underwriting, loss prevention, training, and telematics technology platforms. eRisk Solutions, LLC delivers claims management and oversight, litigation management, subrogation recovery, loss prevention and safety services, claims investigation, and environmental claims management. eCaptiv LLC is a licensed sponsored captive insurance company offering captive commercial property and casualty insurance programs. eMaxx Reciprocal Insurance Exchange is a commercial property and casualty reciprocal insurer owned by its policyholder Subscribers.

More information can be found at: https://www.emaxxgroup.com.
Contact:
Megan McCarthy
mpmccarthy@emaxxgroup.com