Baldwin Krystyn Sherman Partners (BKS) is an award-winning independent insurance brokerage firm providing private risk management, commercial risk management, employee benefits, and wellness and safety programs in the U.S. and internationally. The firm was founded in 2006 by three industry specialists, Lowry Baldwin, Elizabeth Krystyn and Laura Sherman, each with decades of leadership and technical experience. Their combined depth of knowledge, shared experiences and industry specialization led to the creation of BKS Holistic Protection. One of the largest privately held firms in Florida, BKS takes a holistic and boutique approach to insurance architecture and risk management. The firm builds personalized client relationships and utilizes a proprietary process called RiskMapping to examine client lifestyles, passions, professions and business ventures generating a 360 view of their unique risk profile. BKS Holistic Protection is then custom designed, which provides integrated coverage for all areas of our clients lives. We take the time to look at your life as a whole and ensure your protection is as unique and distinctive as you are. Headquartered in Tampa, with offices in Naples and Sarasota, BKS is driven to make a difference in our communities, where we reward our colleagues community involvement and support over 40 charitable organizations. A wholly owned subsidiary of Baldwin Risk Partners, BKS has been the proud recipient of numerous awards for excellence and growth including Tampa Bay Times #1 Top Workplace, Tampa Bay Business Journal Best Places to Work, Inc. 5000, an Independent Insurance Agents of America National Best Practices Agency of the Year designation, Gulfshore Business Magazine Best of Business, Tampa Bay Business Journal Healthiest Employers, and Florida Trend Best Companies to Work For.