The Grove Leadership Team

Seasoned Insurance Professionals with decades of Florida Insurance Experience

  • Steve Weinstein

    Chief Executive Officer & Founder

    Over 20+ years as a senior executive and executive committee member at a leading global reinsurance firm, with a focus on Florida.

    Served on boards including the Florida Chamber of Commerce, Florida Insurance Council, Associated Industries of Florida, and R Street Institute.

    Active in global and Bermuda reinsurance markets, vital to Florida’s insurance stability.

    Chair of Itasca Re Ltd., a Bermuda specialty reinsurer, and the Director of Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS).

    Immediate past chair of the Bermuda Business Development Agency.

    Steve Weinstein, CEO

  • Allan Franklin

    Chief Financial Officer

    Over 16 years of accounting experience across public and private sectors, with a focus on Property & Casualty Insurance.

    Holds a Master’s degree in Forensic Accounting; expert in identifying discrepancies and ensuring financial compliance and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).

    Former Treasurer of the Rotary Club of Tallahassee and Past Chairman of FICPA’s Accounting Principles and Auditing Standards Committee.

    Current board member of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina.

    Combines technical financial skills with leadership and community engagement.

    Allan Franklin

  • Tim Cotton

    Chief Operating Officer

    Over 30 years of industry experience specializing in the Florida market.

    Served in key claims leadership positions for top national and regional carriers.

    Florida licensed adjuster and agent, a certified appraiser.

    Holds the Chartered Property & Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Associate in Claims (AIC), Chartered Insurance Operations Professional (CIOP), and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (LSSBB) professional designations.

    Tim Cotton

  • Chris August

    Head of Distribution

    25 years of diverse insurance industry experience spanning claims, underwriting, sales, marketing, and distribution, offering a comprehensive view of the business from multiple vantage points.

    Former licensed claims adjuster with hands-on experience at both national and regional carriers, contributing to a deep operational understanding of policyholder needs and carrier responsiveness.

    Recognized for building strong agency relationships, with a proven track record of driving sustainable growth and serving on advisory boards for several leading national aggregator networks.

    Offers deep expertise in both admitted and E&S markets, with a nuanced understanding of how to navigate and support the unique needs of each segment.

    Played a key role in the creation and successful launch of prior insurance carrier startups, bringing full-spectrum knowledge of the insurance value chain, particularly within distribution strategy and execution.

    Chris August

  • Eduardo Miranda

    Senior Vice President of Risk

    Over 29 years of insurance industry experience, including more than a decade in senior executive roles with a focus on the Florida market.

    Holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Structural Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico.

    Proven expertise in catastrophe risk management, reinsurance structuring and purchasing, Florida homeowners’ insurance, and regulatory-compliant product development, including forms, rates, and underwriting.

    Recognized for blending actuarial insight, underwriting discipline, and advance risk modeling expertise to drive profitable growth, regulatory alignment, and enterprise risk resilience.

    Established and sustained long-term strategic relationships with leading global reinsurance partners, supporting capital efficiency and optimize risk transfer strategies.

    Eduardo Miranda