The founders of the independent P&C insurance agency network Renaissance Alliance insurance services have announced that they will retire next year.

Bruce and Janet Cochrane retired 21 years after the founding of the Renaissance Alliance, effective January 01, 2021. The company prides itself on being one of the pioneers of insurance founding space.

After their retirement, Kevin Callahan, executive chairman of the Renaissance Alliance and President Robert Bandi will head the company’s executive committee. Bruce Cochran will be a member of the Board of Directors and will serve as Special Adviser to Callahan.

“I am delighted to be taking the title of this great organization and to build the outstanding foundation that Bruce and Janet have created. We will continue our geographical expansion while increasing the value that the Renaissance places on our members and career partners, ”said Callahan.

Since the Renaissance Alliance received an investment from Long Arc Capital two and a half years ago, the company has entered new markets, expanded the services provided to its members, and created an integrated technology platform.

Callahan added that the Renaissance is approaching 1 1 billion in premiums, saying it is proof that the company’s price proposal is resonating in the market.

Bruce Cochrane commented, “We are proud of what we have created in the Renaissance and we are delighted to have passed the torch in this exciting time of rapid regional expansion and significant premium growth.”