King Risk Partners Continues to Build Out Its Executive Team as Growth Accelerates
GAINESVILLE, Fla., Oct. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- King Risk Partners, the 51st largest insurance brokerage in the United States, is proud to announce the appointment of Scott Popilek as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
Popilek most recently served as the Atlantic Region Leader at Risk Strategies, where he successfully expanded operations across multiple markets. He brings extensive brokerage experience, strong strategic acumen, and a proven record of execution that will help drive King Risk Partners' continued growth and long-term success.
Malcolm "Chad" King, Founder of King Risk Partners, will assume the position of Chairman and continue in his existing roles, including leading the firm's mergers and acquisitions strategy. In this capacity, King will work closely with Popilek and the broader leadership team to guide strategic direction, support company culture, and continue to bring new community-focused agency partners to the firm.
"I'm excited to step into the Chairman position and work alongside Scott and the team as we continue building on our outstanding achievements," said Chad King, Chairman and Founder of King Risk Partners. "King attracts the top talent in the industry, and this strategic, dynamic leadership team will help elevate our firm to new heights."
"I'm honored to join King Risk Partners and build upon what Chad and the team have accomplished," said Scott Popilek, Chief Executive Officer of King Risk Partners. "Our mission to empower agency partners to create greater value for their employees, clients, carrier partners, and communities is at the heart of why King was founded. We'll continue to foster an organization where our teams can thrive and deliver industry-leading solutions to our clients."
Joining Popilek and King in leading the firm through its next phase of growth are Howard Weiss, Chief Growth Officer; Joel Eubanks, Chief Operating Officer; and Ali Omar, Chief Financial Officer.
King Risk Partners continues to distinguish itself as one of the nation's fastest-growing independent insurance firms, earning recognition from The Hales Report, Insurance Journal, and Business Insurance Magazine for its exceptional performance and strategic expansion. In the past year, the company advanced to 51st in Insurance Journal's Top 100 list, was named among The Hales Report's Top 10 Growers with a 33% year-over-year increase, and ranked as one of Business Insurance's Top 10 Most Active Buyers. These honors reflect King Risk Partners' disciplined, sustainable growth strategy and its unwavering commitment to expanding capabilities, strengthening partnerships, and delivering greater value to clients across the communities it serves.
About King Risk Partners
King Risk Partners is a nationally ranked insurance brokerage committed to delivering tailored risk management solutions to individuals, businesses, and niche programs. Headquartered in Gainesville, Florida, the firm has expanded rapidly through a combination of organic growth and strategic acquisitions. King Risk Partners is recognized for its entrepreneurial culture, operational excellence, and people-first approach.
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