Reliance Partners Elevates Cargo Insurance Experience with McLeod TMS
Reliance Partners is thrilled to announce our collaboration with insurtech innovators Loadsure and the renowned TMS provider McLeod Software! This strategic alliance aims to revolutionize the way asset-based motor carriers and freight brokers access top-tier, A-rated all-risk Shipper’s Interest insurance within the McLeod ecosystem. Gone are the days when booking per-load insurance felt like an uphill battle. With our cutting-edge integration, obtaining this crucial coverage […]
Reliance Partners Honored as Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Company 2023
We are elated to announce that Reliance Partners has achieved a significant milestone yet again! For the eighth consecutive year, we have secured our position on the Inc. 5000 list, a testament to our dedication to innovation and excellence in our industry. Headquartered in Chattanooga, TN, Reliance Partners has grown exponentially under the leadership of President Chad Eichelberger and CEO Andrew Ladebauche. Our journey began […]
Executive Announcement: Reliance Partners Announces Promotions of Tim Gerrish, Jason Coleman, and Ashley Hammonds
Chattanooga, TN – June 22, 2023 – Reliance Partners, a leading commercial transportation and trucking insurance company, is thrilled to announce the promotion of three key individuals within the organization. These well-deserved promotions will take effect on July 1, 2023, and reflect the company’s commitment to recognizing and improving its talent. Jason Coleman, a seasoned professional with over 20 years of insurance experience, will be […]
Reliance Partners Expands Western Footprint in Salt Lake City
Chattanooga, TN – March 20, 2023 - Reliance Partners today announces an acquisition of assets of Truck Team Insurance, a transportation-focused insurance agency based out of Salt Lake City, Utah. Truck Team Insurance Agency’s Owner, Brent Tate, will also join Reliance Partners’ team. Brent Tate has more than 20 years of commercial insurance experience. He founded Truck Team Insurance 5 years ago – an insurance brokerage […]
Reliance Partners Announces Investment from Carousel Capital
August 29, 2022, Chattanooga, TN — Reliance Partners, LLC (“Reliance” or the “Company”), a leading commercial insurance broker serving the transportation industry, announced today that Carousel Capital (“Carousel”) has partnered with Reliance management and Lamp Post Group to recapitalize the Company. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Chattanooga, TN, Reliance is the fastest organically growing commercial insurance broker in the United States with nearly $500 […]
Reliance Partners Ranks In Top 100 Commercial Insurance Agencies By Hales
Chattanooga, Tenn. – Reliance Partners, a fast-growing insurance brokerage, has been named as one of the top 100 commercial insurance agencies in the United States by the Hales Report. The “Hales Top 100” list is based on 2021 revenues from the largest agents and brokers in the US and represents $60.4B in total revenues. Reliance ranked 82nd overall and ranked 2nd for growth in the “Private” […]
Reliance Partners celebrates 6th-straight year on Inc. 5000 list
Agency places No. 1,559 in prestigious rankings Reliance Partners, one of the nation’s fastest-growing commercial insurance agencies in the transportation and logistics space, has once again earned a spot on the Inc. 5000 list. The Chattanooga, Tennessee-based company celebrates its sixth consecutive year on the list of the fastest-growing privately held firms in the U.S., ranking No. 1,559 this year for its 302% three-year growth. “When you […]
Reliance Partners Appears on the Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing Privately-Held Companies for the 6th Consecutive Year
Inc. Magazine Reveals Annual List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies—the Inc. 5000 Chattanooga, Tenn – August 17, 2021 – Inc. magazine today announced that Reliance Partners is No. 1,559 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. This is Reliance Partners’ sixth consecutive year to make the list, with a three-year growth rate of 302%. The list […]
Reliance Partners Acquires Borderless Coverage Insurance Agency
Chattanooga, TN – Reliance Partners, an insurance agency focused solely upon the commercial transportation and logistics industries, today announces the acquisition of Borderless Coverage, an Ohio-based agency specializing in North American Cross Border Supply Chain & Insurance. Between 2015 and 2020 Reliance Partner’s transportation and logistics book expanded from approximately $15 million in premiums to $200 million, primarily through organic growth, and today’s Borderless acquisition […]
Missi Shelton Promoted to Vice President of Customer Service, National Accounts
CHATTANOOGA, TENN., January 11, 2020 – Reliance Partners (Reliance), the nation’s fastest-growing, privately-held commercial insurance agency for the transportation and logistics industry, today announced the promotion of Missi Shelton to Vice President of Customer Service, National Accounts. Missi will lead Reliance’s National Accounts customer service division, focusing on the agency’s largest transportation and logistics clients. She will drive Reliance’s mission forward, ensuring that Reliance Partners’ […]
Governor Lee, Commissioner Rolfe Announce Reliance Partners, LLC. To Expand Chattanooga Headquarters
$1.3 million investment in property and data equipment Expansion will create more than a hundred new jobs in Hamilton County NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Reliance Partners, LLC. officials today announced the company will invest $1.3 million to expand its Chattanooga headquarters. The investment will create more than a hundred new headquarter function […]
Reliance Partners Acquires Assets of Capacity Southeast Agency
Chattanooga, TN – October 29, 2020 – Reliance Partners today announces an acquisition of the assets of Capacity Southeast Agency, a transportation-focused insurance agency based out of Nashville, TN. Capacity Southeast Agency’s President, Debra Brake, and Senior Vice President, Jessie Merritt, will also join Reliance Partners’ team. Debra Brake has more than 30 years of transportation insurance experience and will be joining Reliance Partners as […]
Reliance Partners Expands Senior Leadership Team with Appointment of Chief Financial Officer & Chief Revenue Officer
Transportation and logistics veteran Thom Albrecht to help drive the expansion of Reliance’s fast-growing transportation insurance team Chattanooga, Tenn. – May 12, 2020 – Reliance Partners is pleased to announce the addition of Thom Albrecht as Chief Financial Officer & Chief Revenue Officer. Mr. Albrecht is a 32-year veteran of the transportation space and served most recently as Chief Commercial Officer and Chief Financial Officer […]
Inc. Magazine Announces Annual List of Best Workplaces for 2020
Chattanooga, TN (May 6, 2020) – Reliance Partners has been named to Inc. magazine’s annual list of the Best Workplaces for 2020. Hitting newsstands May 12 in the May/June 2020 issue, and as part of a prominent Inc.com feature, the list is the result of a wide-ranging and comprehensive measurement of American companies that have created exceptional workplaces through vibrant cultures, deep employee engagement, and […]
Reliance Partners Named on 2020 FreightTech 100 List.
FreightWaves, the industry-leading provider of 24/7 news, data and analytics for the global freight and logistics markets, announced Reliance Partners as one of the winners of the 2020 FreightTech 100 Awards.
Reliance Partners is One of Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces 2019
America’s fastest-growing commercial insurance agency for the transportation and logistics space, is also one of the highest-scoring businesses, with standout employee engagement—three years in a row. CHATTANOOGA, TENN. (May 16, 2019) – Reliance Partners (Reliance) has been named one of Inc. magazine’s Best Workplaces 2019, our fourth annual ranking in the fast-growing private company sector. Hitting newsstands May 28 in the June 2019 issue, and […]
Reliance Partners, Proud Sponsor of the FreightTech Innovation Challenge
Chattanooga, Tenn., March 28, 2019 Reliance Partners is proud to a be an esteemed sponsor of the FreightTech Innovation Challenge, along with FreightWaves, Co.Lab and US Xpress. It is set to be a driving force of youth and innovation in the logistics industry, attracting young and diverse talent from the nation’s top schools to innovate on some of the most challenging industry issues. The FreightTech […]
Reliance Partners Named Top Workplace in Financial Services & Insurance by FORTUNE
Chattanooga, Tenn., March 26, 2019- Reliance Partners was Named One of the 2019 Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance, by FORTUNE. Great Place to Work®, a research and consulting firm, analyzed anonymous survey responses representing over 726,000 employees working in the Financial Services & Insurance industry in the United States. All employees were surveyed, and comprehensive characteristics were considered: experiences of accountability, trust, the […]
The Reliance Way
Community Outreach is not something you often hear about within the workplace. Reliance Partners believes service provides opportunity to make an impact in the Chattanooga community. Once a quarter, Reliance Partners will execute a community service project. Saturday, February 16th 50 Reliance Partners employees volunteered with the Chambliss Center for Children. Groups spread out to tackle several projects from disinfecting classrooms and toys to mulching […]
Reliance Partners Names Chief Sales Officer and Location in Austin, TX
RELIANCE PARTNERS NAMES CHIEF SALES OFFICER AND ANNOUNCES NEW LOCATION IN AUSTIN, TX Chattanooga, Tenn. – November 19, 2018 – Reliance Partners is pleased to announce the addition of Brandon Richards as Chief Sales Officer and growth into the Austin market. Richards is a veteran insurance professional with more than 17 years in the commercial transportation insurance space. Brandon’s addition also marks the opening of a […]
What Makes Reliance Partners a Great Place to Work?
October 25, 2018 Reliance Partners was named a top workplace in America by Fortune Magazine. While companies look to recruit and hire candidates that fit company culture, it is equally as important for job seekers to find the right fit. What should one expect in a typical day working for Reliance Partners? Collaborative Environment When society pictures a work environment, cubicles, silence and little employee […]
RELIANCE PARTNERS NAMED 8TH BEST WORKPLACE IN AMERICA 2018 BY FORTUNE MAGAZINE
Chattanooga, Tenn., October 25,2018 – Reliance Partners Named One of the 2018 Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance by FORTUNE and Great Place to Work® This ranking considered more than 158,000 employees in the Financial Services & Insurance sector. Great Place to Work®, a research and consulting firm, partnered with FORTUNE to evaluate more than 50 elements of team members’ experience on the job. […]
RELIANCE PARTNERS NAMED A GREAT PLACE TO WORK FOR 3RD CONSECUTIVE YEAR
Reliance Partners was certified as a great workplace today by the independent analysts at Great Place to Work® Reliance Partners earned this credential based on extensive ratings provided by its employees in anonymous surveys. A summary of these ratings can be found at https://reviews.greatplacetowork.com/reliance-partners. “We’re very proud to be recognized as a top employer and look forward to providing a great environment for employees […]
Reliance Partners Named as Freight.Tech 100 Company by Freight Waves
Reliance Partners has been named to the Freight.Tech 100 list by Freight Waves. Freight.Tech 100 was created to recognize the most innovative and disciplined companies in freight. Companies on the list span all lines of transportation and prioritize innovation. Out of more than five hundred applicants, Reliance earned a spot on this prestigious list among others like Amazon and JB Hunt. “We are honored to rank on the Freight.Tech […]
Reliance Partners’ John Seidl to Speak at 49th Annual IAICDV
Back by popular demand to the 49th Annual IAICDV Annual Convention, John Seidl will leverage his experience to help members of the International Association of Ice Cream Distributors and Vendors learn more about the latest safety strategy, safety culture, risk assessment, and compliance. Learn more about the event here.
Reliance Partners Names Howell Chief Operating Officer
Reliance Partners has promoted Laura Ann Howell to the position of Chief Operating Officer. Prior to the promotion, Laura Ann began her career with Reliance Partners in 2015 as Vice President, overseeing HR and Finance. She was promoted in 2017 to Senior Vice President overseeing operations. Howell, 29, previously served as Vice President for Thompson Appalachian Hardwoods where she co-founded a trucking company and freight […]
Reliance Partners Named to Inc. 5000 List
Chattanooga, Tenn. August 15, 2018 – Reliance Partners, LLC, a commercial insurance agency announced today that it has been named to the annual Inc. 500|5000 list, an exclusive ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. Reliance Partners secured the number 591 spot on prestigious list, ranking as the fastest-growing property & casualty insurance agency in the United States and the 10th fastest-growing company in the state […]
Inc. Magazine Recognizes Reliance as a Top Workplace
RELIANCE PARTNERS RECOGNIZED AS A TOP WORKPLACE BY INC. MAGAZINE Chattanooga, Tenn., May 24, 2018 – Reliance Partners has been named on Inc. magazine’s Best Workplaces in 2018, the magazine’s annual ranking in the fast-growing private company sector. Out of thousands of applicants, Reliance was one of two companies in Tennessee named to the list and one of five companies in the insurance industry. […]
Reliance Partners Announces New Office Opening in Central Florida
Reliance Partners is pleased to announce an office expansion in Vero Beach, FL. The expansion marks the fifth office location for Reliance with additional expansion plans underway. Reliance Partners is a commercial insurance specialist with a large presence in the transportation marketplace where the company offers insurance services in 48 states. Reliance has been recognized by numerous publications for its growth and top work environment. […]
Reliance Partners Announces New V.P. of Risk Services – John Seidl
Reliance Partners is pleased to announce addition of John Seidl as V.P. of Risk Services. Seidl is recognized as a leading expert in DOT commercial transportation compliance and will be strong resource for Reliance Partners’ current and future clients. As a former Wisconsin State Motor Carrier Trooper and FMCSA Investigator with more than 20 years of experience in risk services, Seidl is well versed in […]
Reliance Named One of the 2018 Best Workplaces by FORTUNE
Reliance Partners Named One of the 2018 Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance by FORTUNE and Great Place to Work® Chattanooga, TN – Great Place to Work and FORTUNE have honored Reliance Partners as one of the 2018 Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance. The ranking considered input from more than 76,000 employees in the Financial Services & Insurance sector. Great Place […]
Reliance Named Chattanooga Business of the Year
Reliance Partners was named Chattanooga’s Business of the Year by the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce. We are thrilled to have won the large category for Business of the Year and would like to thank our employees, clients, markets and the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce for the honor. We look forward to another year of serving our customers, expanding our presence around the country and shaking up […]
Reliance Partners joins Blockchain in Transport Alliance
-John Paul Hampstead Chattanooga, Tenn. – January 31, 2018 – Today Reliance Partners, one of the fastest growing privately-held property and casualty insurance brokerage in the United States, announced its membership into the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA). Founded in 2009, Reliance Partners quickly became an industry leader in transportation and logistics insurance and was recognized as the tenth fastest growing company in Tennessee. Reliance has added […]
Reliance Partners Open Chicago Office
Reliance has expanded its Midwest by opening a new office in the Chicago area. Reliance Partners has been recognized by numerous publications for its growth and top work environment. The company was most recently featured in Inc Magazine as a member of its 500 Fastest Growing Privately-Held Companies in 2017, Inc. Magazine’s 2017 ‘50 Best Workplaces,’ and in Fortune as one of “America’s Best Workplaces.” Edgar Mercado will lead the […]
FORTUNE Names Reliance Partners One of 2017’s Best Workplaces
Reliance Partners announces it has been named one of the 2017 Best Small & Medium Workplaces by Great Place to Work and FORTUNE. This ranking considered 74,000 surveys from employees at hundreds of businesses in all sectors of the economy. Reliance Partners earned a spot on this list based on co-workers’ assessment of the camaraderie, leadership, fairness, rewards and career opportunities enjoyed by all in […]
Reliance Partners Named Best Place to Work in Insurance
Reliance Partners has been named in the annual Best Places to Work in Insurance program, which recognizes employers for their outstanding performance in establishing workplaces where employees can thrive, enjoy their work and help their companies grow. “We recognize that the well-being of our team is the key to our agency’s long-term success,” says Andrew Ladebauche, CEO. “We are honored to be recognized for our strong […]
Reliance Partners Named to Inc. 500 List
Reliance Partners has been named to the annual Inc. 500 list, an exclusive ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. Reliance Partners secured the number 461 spot on prestigious list, ranking as the fastest-growing property & casualty insurance agency in the country and the 10th fastest-growing company in the state of Tennessee. Companies included on the list collectively generated 619,631 jobs over the past three […]
Reliance Partners Opens Northeast Office
Reliance Partners will expand its market presence in the Northeast with the the opening of the company’s Buffalo, NY location on July, 14, 2017. The company has been recognized by numerous publications for its growth and top work environment. The company was most recently featured in Inc. Magazine’s 2017 “50 Best Workplaces”, in Fortune as one of “America’s Best Workplaces” and Inc.com as a member […]
RELIANCE PARTNERS PROMOTES HOWELL TO SVP
Chattanooga, Tenn., June 22, 2017 – Reliance Partners, a leading commercial insurance agency has promoted Laura Ann Howell to the position of Senior Vice President. Prior to the promotion, Laura Ann began her career with Reliance Partners in 2015 as Vice President, overseeing HR and Finance. She previously served as Vice President for Thompson Appalachian Hardwoods where she founded a trucking company and freight brokerage. […]
Reliance Partners Ranked Among Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces in 2017
Reliance Partners is one of the highest-scoring businesses with standout employee engagement featured in June 2017 issue of Inc. Magazine. Reliance Partners, a commercial insurance agency, has been named one of Inc. magazine’s Best Workplaces for 2017, the publication’s annual ranking in the fast-growing private company sector. Hitting newsstands and online today in the June 2017 issue, the list is the result of a comprehensive […]
Reliance Partners Continues to Grow, Adding to Leadership Team
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – Reliance Partners expands its leadership team with the addition of veteran insurance professional, Stephen Copeland as Senior Director of Customer Service. With more than 20 years of industry experience, Copeland’s expertise and leadership skills will strengthen the agency’s capacity to expand and continue serving its national client base with excellence. “We are fortunate to have Stephen on board leading our customer service […]
Reliance Partners Named One of ‘8 Companies to Watch’ in 2017
Don’t miss the write-up on Reliance Partners in this month’s CityScope Magazine. “Why it’s a Company to Watch // Reliance Partners brings a young, energetic startup culture to an old-school industry – a competitive advantage in an evolving market. “Reliance looks very different from your typical American insurance brokerage company,” says Reliance President and COO Chad Eichelberger. “We’ve got a lot of hungry, driven people.” Fortune, […]
Reliance Partners Opens in Birmingham
Chattanooga-based Reliance Partners, a provider of commercial insurance focused on the transportation and logistics space has announced the opening of the company’s new Birmingham, AL location. Reliance Partners has been recognized by numerous publications for its growth and top work environment. The company was most recently featured in Fortune as one of America’s Best Workplaces and Inc.com as a member of its 500 | 5000 […]
Reliance Partners Named in Business Insurance’s Annual Best Places to Work in Insurance
Award Recognizes Outstanding Employers in the Insurance Industry Business Insurance announced that Reliance Partners, LLC has been named in the annual Best Places to Work in Insurance, which recognizes employers for their outstanding performance in establishing workplaces where employees can thrive, enjoy their work and help their companies grow. “We know that our company’s success depends upon much more than the products and services we […]
Reliance Partners Named One of the Country’s Best Work Places
Reliance Partners, LLC was ranked number 21 of the country’s Best Small and Medium Workplaces recently announced by consulting firm Great Place to Work® and Fortune. Great Place to Work® reviewed the survey results of more than 52,000 employees from hundreds of companies in the ranking process. Among the findings from the study: trust fuels business performance. For example, the Best Small and Medium Workplaces […]
Reliance Partners, LLC Named to Inc. 5000 Annual List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
Chattanooga, Tenn. August 17, 2016 – Inc. magazine recognizes Reliance Partners, LLC on its 35th annual Inc. 5000 list, an exclusive ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. Reliance Partners ranked number 729 on prestigious list with three-year sales growth of 542%. “Being named to the Inc. 5000 list highlights our dedication to progressive thinking, innovation and company culture.” said Chad Eichelberger, President and COO […]
Chastain Promoted to Senior Director of Sales
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – Reliance Partners, a leading insurance agency, is pleased to announce the promotion of Jordan Chastain to the position of Senior Director of Sales for the transportation division of the company. The company is one of the fastest-growing insurance providers to the trucking and logistics market in the nation. Jordan is a native of Gainesville, GA and a graduate of the University of […]
Creating Corporate Culture
Reliance Partners’ President and COO, Chad Eichelberger, speaks with a business incubator about what creating company culture looks like and how his company is moving beyond the buzz words. “Culture is incredibly important in building and growing a business. In order for a company to have sustained success, employees need to be hyper-engaged and united.” Read Chad’s interview here.
Reliance Appoints New Executives
Reliance Partners Appoints New Members to Executive Team CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – Reliance Partners announced two executive appointments Thursday, November 4th. Andrew Ladebauche, formerly executive vice president of Reliance Partners, has been selected as the company’s chief executive officer. Reliance Partners also welcomes Chad Eichelberger as the company’s new president and chief operations officer. “I can think of no better team to lead Reliance Partners,” Brent […]
United Way Day of Caring
Each year, during the week of September 11th, United Way of Greater Chattanooga hosts the Day of Caring, inviting individuals & corporations to volunteer their time in the community. Reliance Partners spent their time at the Orange Grove Center, a nonprofit dedicated to serving the needs of those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It was such a privilege to volunteer our time with these top-notch […]
