Vince Castro is a successful insurance industry leader and community advocate based in South Florida. Born in Havana, Cuba, Vince and his family arrived in Miami in 1980 as political refugees during the Mariel Boatlift. He later earned a Business Administration degree from Miami Dade College (MDC). In recognition of his exceptional achievements as a business leader in the community, he was inducted into MDC's Alumni Hall of Fame in 2023.
Vince's extensive career in the insurance and financial field spans more than 25 years. Following the merger of Akumen Insurance Advisors with Hotaling Insurance Services (HIS) in October 2022, he is now a Partner & Regional President of HIS. His expertise lies in Commercial Property & Casualty, Employee Benefits, Private Client Insurance, Life Insurance, and Estate Planning, with a focus on highnet-worth clients.
Prior to joining HIS, Vince was part of the executive management team of Brown and Brown (NYSE: BRO) insurance company after selling his company, BenTrust Insurance Group, to them in 2015.
Outside of work, Vince is a dedicated family man who loves spending time with his wife Jennifer and their children, Vicente, Lorenzo, Valentina, and Summer Rose. He also takes an active role in various community organizations. Vince currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors for Voices for Children, which supports abused, abandoned, and neglected children in Miami-Dade County. He is also a member of the Board of Directors for F.A.C.E (Facts About Cuban Exiles), which seeks to advance the image of Cuban Americans in the US.
Vince is passionate about giving back to the community that has given him so much. In his free time, Vince enjoys boating in Miami and the Bahamas and playing golf. His dedication to his family, profession, and community