Memphis, TN – Sunstar Insurance Group (“Sunstar”), a leading retail insurance brokerage platform focused on the Midwest and Southeast, announced on November 17, 2025, the appointment of Daniel Romero as its new Chief Acquisition Officer.
As part of Sunstar’s executive leadership team, Romero will oversee all merger and acquisition (M&A) initiatives across the Company’s expanding footprint, which includes 23 hub agencies and more than 80 offices across eight states. He will be responsible for advancing Sunstar’s growth strategy through sourcing, structuring, and integrating new agency partnerships.
“We are entering a pivotal phase of growth at Sunstar,” said Casey Bowlin, Chief Executive Officer. “Daniel’s leadership, experience, and strategic mindset will be instrumental as we continue to expand our presence and reinforce Sunstar’s position as a top 30 U.S. independent insurance broker. His addition reflects our commitment to thoughtful, relationship-driven acquisitions that strengthen our platform and culture.”
Daniel Romeo
Romero brings over 15 years of experience in insurance M&A, having led over 130 transactions, previously as Head of Corporate Development at Evertree Insurance, where he was a founding employee, and prior to that as Vice President of M&A at Hub International. “It’s an exciting time to join Sunstar,” said Romero. “The organization’s vision, strong capital backing from Reverence Capital Partners, and commitment to entrepreneurial partnership make Sunstar a destination for high-quality agencies seeking sustainable, long-term growth. I look forward to building on that momentum.”
Founded in 2012 by industry veteran Casey Bowlin, Sunstar Insurance Group is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee. The company now employs over 800 professionals, represents more than $2 billion in estimated 2025 annual written premium, and is projected to exceed $200 million in annual revenue.
For more information and to learn how your agency can become part of Sunstar’s growing network, visit www.sunstarinsurancegroup.com.
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