MIDDLETON INSURANCE, LLC
VERO BEACH, FLORIDA

Middleton & Company was founded by the Middleton’s in 1937 as a small insurance agency serving Northern NJ and the local bordering states of PA and NY. In 1969, Eli Gaynor joined the agency that provided the insurance coverage from his former business: Triple Lake Ranch, a resort hotel Dude Ranch, owned by Arthur & Edith Middleton. Eli led the transformation of Middleton & Company into a progressive, growth-oriented agency. Upon the retirement of the Middleton’s, Eli assumed the presidency and further expanded the company’s boundaries in both growth and scope via specialization. In 1979 Richard Gaynor joined Middleton & Company Insurance Agency after graduating The College of New Jersey/Trenton State, creating and marketing a variety of specialized insurance programs. Richard joined the Boards of many industry Associations. He attended most meetings and acquired a keen understanding of the protection needs and issues that each association faced. The Middleton & Company team effectively became the insurance advisors that provided educational seminars, webinars, published articles and created cost-effective insurance protection programs. Middleton & Company continued to grow and expand by adding insurance specialists to the team. Eventually, the Company required larger quarters and in 1989, built its present location. Richard assumed the presidency of Middleton & Company in 1995, continuing the commitment to provide business solutions to clients while maintaining strong profitable growth. Richard’s educational background includes a degree in Business Administration. Additionally, he received a designation from The Society of Certified Insurance Counselors (CIC) and was accredited as a Certified Risk Manager (CRM). Richard has extensive board participation experience, having served on over ten private and industry boards, and continues to be an active member of various industry leadership committees. In 2008, Richard’s son, David graduated from Monmouth University with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. David joined the agency followed by his brother Brandon in 2012, a Business Administration major from Montclair University. David and Brandon are 3rd generation at Middleton & Company. David and Brandon bring fresh young perspective, spirit and energy to our team. Middleton & Company is a professional and trusted advisor providing innovative Insurance Protection Solutions. We take time to inform you, our clients, of the best coverage and cost effective options. Providing solutions, clear communication, frequently, so you can make informed decisions and feel confident that your concerns are thoroughly addressed. We use a three layered approach: Loss control, Risk Management/Risk Transfer and the ultimate backstop: the Insurance coverages; to protect your future financial stability. Our vision is to be the premier Insurance protection provider in the Tri-State area for small and medium size businesses including personal lines and Group Benefits, for those clients who appreciate a Trusted Advisor relationship. We are keenly aware that insurance costs are a significant expense for our clients. We use our knowledge and expertise to cost effectively maximizes insurance protection, just as we would with our own insurance purchases. We are proud of our work and the value of the financial security that we bring to our clients. We appreciate the faith that our client invests in our professionalism. At Middleton & Company we are experts in several key industries with a deep understanding of each field's unique work environment and the marketplace they operate in. This unsurpassed knowledge allows us to design innovative and cost effective Insurance Protection Solutions that allow our clients to make informed, confident decisions. Helpful Links We're happy to answer any questions you have or provide you with a quote. If you have any questions you may call us at 973.383.5525.