Movers and Shakers: Austin Boyd Joins Boyd Insurance

BRADENTON – Austin Boyd has joined Boyd Insurance & Investment Services as a commercial account executive.

His presence brings a third generation of the Boyd family to the company, which was founded in 1974 by Austin’s great-uncle, Wilbur. Jim Boyd, Austin’s father and a state representative, is currently co-owner of the company.

Austin Boyd says he looks forward to “continuing the Boyd family legacy” in the insurance field. “As a fifth-generation resident of Manatee County, I am passionate about this area,” Boyd said. “I look forward to working with a business community that I know and love.”

Boyd, 25, comes to Boyd Insurance from Global Financial Private Capital in Sarasota, where he worked for two years as a financial planner. He has a Bachelor of Science in risk management and insurance from Florida State University and is a graduate of Bradenton Christian School.

Boyd Insurance & Investment Services provides insurance for disability, life, health, retirement, term, and businesses, as well as estate planning, commercial real estate, retirement and investment services. The company writes more than $25 million in insurance premiums annually.

The company is located at 717 W. Manatee Ave., Bradenton; its website is www.boydinsurance.com. It can be contacted at 941-745-8300 or info@boydinsurance.com.