Woodbury, NY, March 27, 2026 — SterlingRisk, one of the nation’s leading privately held insurance brokerages, has been named a Best Legacy Business by Long Island Business News (LIBN). The annual Legacy feature highlights organizations that have demonstrated exceptional longevity, resilience, and sustained impact across Long Island’s economy.
“We are honored to be recognized as one of the best Long Island Legacy Businesses,” said SterlingRisk CEO David Sterling. “For more than 90 years, our firm has been guided by a commitment to our clients, our people, and the communities we serve. This recognition reflects the strength of those relationships and the values that continue to define our organization.”
According to Long Island Business News, many of the businesses recognized have operated for decades and are widely regarded as part of the region’s commercial foundation. Across generations of leadership, they have balanced tradition with innovation, maintained a commitment to quality, and built lasting relationships within the communities they serve.
SterlingRisk is proud to be included among this distinguished group of Long Island institutions. The following profile appears in the March 27 issue of Long Island Business News:
LIBN Legacy Business: SterlingRisk Insurance
Founded in 1932 by Jonah Sterling, SterlingRisk began as a regional insurance brokerage dedicated to helping New York-area businesses manage risk and safeguard their assets.
Today, the firm remains family-led by his grandson, David Sterling, who joined the company in 1978 and became President and CEO in 1987. Under Sterling’s leadership, SterlingRisk has grown into one of the nation’s largest privately held insurance brokerages, expanding 25-fold and building a team of more than 300 professionals across eight regional offices while preserving the client-first philosophy that defines the company.
“Our clients rely on us to help protect their businesses, their livelihoods, and their futures,” Sterling says. “Earning and honoring that trust is at the heart of everything we do.”
The firm provides property and casualty insurance, employee benefits consulting, risk management, and claims services to regional, national, and international clients. Its team includes experienced claims advocates, safety professionals, attorneys, and industry specialists who collaborate to develop solutions tailored to each client’s needs.
SterlingRisk has developed particular strength in sectors such as construction, real estate, aviation, environmental services, financial services, hospitality, nonprofit organizations, and professional services. Through its Private Client Group, the firm also serves the complex insurance needs of high-net-worth individuals and families.
“Every client has a different risk profile,” Sterling observes. “Our responsibility is to understand those challenges deeply and deliver solutions that help organizations grow with confidence.”
Beyond its business operations, SterlingRisk maintains a strong commitment to community service and philanthropy. That commitment is exemplified by the firm’s role as premier sponsor of the Long Island Imagine Awards for the past four years, recognizing the vital work of nonprofit organizations throughout the region and reinforcing SterlingRisk’s long tradition of supporting the communities it serves.
