# Trevor Baldwin

> Trevor Baldwin is the Tampa-based co-founder and CEO of The Baldwin Group. A fourth-generation insurance professional and Florida State University graduate, he joined the predecessor firm as a commercial risk advisor in 2009, co-founded the holding company in 2011, and became CEO in 2019. His tenure spans the Nasdaq IPO, national expansion, brand integration and a September 2026 agreement to take the company private.

- **Role:** Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer at The Baldwin Group
- **Organizations:** The Baldwin Group, Baldwin Risk Partners, Baldwin Krystyn Sherman Partners, HealthEdge Investment Partners, The Institutes
- **Education:** BA in Risk Management & Insurance, Florida State University
- **Known for:** Co-founded the insurance holding company in 2011., Became CEO in 2019 and led the firm through its Nasdaq IPO., Led the company during expansion from approximately $140 million in 2019 revenue to $1.5 billion in 2025 revenue.

## Career timeline

- **Before 2009** — Worked at HealthEdge Investment Partners on portfolio-company operations and new transactions.
- **2009** — Joined the predecessor insurance firm as a Commercial Risk Advisor.
- **2011** — Co-founded the holding-company business with Lowry Baldwin, Elizabeth Krystyn and Laura Sherman.
- **Before May 2019** — Led Commercial Risk Management as Managing Director and served as President and Chief Operating Officer.
- **2019-05** — Became Chief Executive Officer.
- **2019-10** — Led the company through its Nasdaq initial public offering.
- **2024-05** — Announced the transition from BRP to The Baldwin Group brand.
- **2026-01** — The company announced completion of its merger with CAC Group.
- **2026-09** — Announced an agreement for a majority investment by Sequence Holdings and DFO Management to take the company private.

## Achievements

- Co-founded the insurance holding company in 2011.
- Became CEO in 2019 and led the firm through its Nasdaq IPO.
- Led the company during expansion from approximately $140 million in 2019 revenue to $1.5 billion in 2025 revenue.
- Oversaw the firm-wide brand transition announced in May 2024.
- Serves on The Institutes Board of Trustees.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — The company announced a proposed take-private transaction with Sequence Holdings and DFO Management at approximately $7.7 billion enterprise value; expected closing was Q1 2027, subject to approvals and other conditions.
- **2026-09** — Published a stakeholder letter explaining the proposed ownership change and investment priorities.
- **2026-01** — The company announced completion of its CAC Group merger.
- **2025-08** — Appeared on C-Suite Conversations with Patrick Leddin to discuss leadership and company culture.

## Links

- Website: https://baldwin.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-baldwin-a4053212/

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