Woodbury, NY, Febuary 17, 2026 — SterlingRisk (Woodbury, NY), one of the nation’s largest privately held insurance brokerages, today announced the acquisition of ASZ International, Inc., a Westchester County, NY–based agency specializing in transportation risks. The transaction became effective February 1, 2026.
Founded and led by Marc Zettl, ASZ International has built a respected transportation-focused book of business serving operators throughout New York and beyond. As part of the transaction, Marc Zettl and Chris Zettl have joined SterlingRisk. Marc will serve as President of SterlingRisk’s Transportation Vertical, and Chris joins as Account Specialist, supporting the continued growth of the practice.
“This acquisition represents a meaningful expansion of our transportation capabilities,” said David Sterling, Chief Executive Officer of SterlingRisk. “Transportation is a highly specialized and complex area of insurance, and ASZ International has built a strong reputation grounded in technical expertise and client trust. By welcoming Marc and Chris to SterlingRisk, we are enhancing our ability to deliver focused guidance, broader market access, and expanded risk management resources to transportation clients both regionally and nationally.”
Marc Zettl joins SterlingRisk with more than 20 years of specialized transportation insurance experience, further strengthening the firm’s sector-focused capabilities. His addition brings a well-established portfolio and complements SterlingRisk’s broad industry expertise across aviation, construction, real estate, environmental and professional services, financial services, manufacturing, restaurants and hospitality, retail, and wholesale distribution.
Sterling concluded, “The ASZ International acquisition underscores our continued strategy of expanding targeted vertical strengths while preserving the relationship-driven approach that defines SterlingRisk’s client service model.”
ASZ International was advised by MidCap Advisors.
