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Partnerships

Lilypad Insurance Partners With ZestyAI to Strengthen Coastal Portfolio Using AI-Driven Risk Analytics

Lilypad Insurance has partnered with ZestyAI to improve risk assessment across its coastal homeowners and dwelling fire portfolios, using ZestyAI’s Roof Age and Z-PROPERTY™ tools to evaluate roof conditions and parcel-level characteristics — reducing exposure uncertainty in hurricane-prone markets.

February 19, 2026
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Insurance

Centauri Insurance and Lilypad Insurance Sponsor $30 Million Koi Re Private Catastrophe Bond

Centauri and Lilypad Insurance have successfully sponsored a $30M catastrophe bond, Koi Re, to enhance protection against named storms across seven coastal states. Structured by Lockton Re Capital Markets and issued via SailFish Re, this move strengthens our risk management strategy.

June 4, 2025
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Company News

Lilypad Insurance Holdings Completes Acquisition of Centauri Specialty and Centauri National Insurance Companies

Lilypad Insurance Holdings is pleased to announce the successful completion of its acquisition of Centauri Specialty Insurance Company and Centauri National Insurance Company, following the receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals.

October 16, 2024
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Company News

Arbol Unit Buys Centauri Insurance, Forms Lilypad to Broaden Climate Risk Coverage

A subsidiary of Arbol Inc., a firm that has specialized in climate risks for businesses, including parametric insurance products, has acquired Sarasota, Florida-based Centauri Insurance from Applied Underwriters.

Partnerships

Centauri Partners with Betterview

Centauri partnered with insurtech Betterview to bring proactive, imagery-driven property intelligence to its storm risk management, helping identify property conditions before they become claims.

Storm Preparedness

One Insurer Views Ian Aftermath

In the wake of Hurricane Ian’s devastation, Centauri’s preparedness in claims management and client service proved its value to policyholders across the storm-affected coast.

Community

Centauri Insurance Named #10 in Florida Trend’s 2022 Best Places to Work in Florida

Centauri was recognized among Florida’s best companies to work for, a reflection of its ongoing investment in its people and workplace culture.