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National and Local Awards
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Articles, Columns and Episodes
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Insurance Business America Rankings
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Years Presenting at the Foodist Awards
10
2024 Agent of the YearInsurance Journal Latest October 2026 · PR Newswire

ALKEME Insurance Expands National Reach with Three Strategic Acquisitions in Q3 2026

ALKEME announced its third quarter additions, including Ambassador Group in Phoenix, one of the area’s leading bar and restaurant insurance specialists, serving hospitality since 1989.

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“Joining ALKEME gives our team access to markets, carrier relationships, and resources that let us do even more for those clients.”

David DeLorenzo, Founder, Ambassador Group

Awards & Recognition

Recognized by the industry we serve

A decade of national rankings and local honors for hospitality insurance, from Insurance Journal and Insurance Business America to the Phoenix Titan 100.

Featured Award · 2024 1 of 23 Agents named nationally Insurance Journal

Agent of the Year

Named one of Insurance Journal’s 2024 Agents of the Year, one of only 23 agents nationally. The full profile was published in the February 2025 magazine issue.

“I love being a niche broker who has made great waves in not just the insurance industry but the hospitality industry.”
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Press Mentions

Articles, interviews, and columns

Where David DeLorenzo and the Bar and Restaurant Insurance team have shared what they know about hospitality risk, liquor liability, and running a better business.

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2026

4 Features Beverage Master Magazine Column

With Great Reward Comes Great Risk

Top things that make craft beer bars, bottle shops and distilleries insurable (and uninsurable), by David DeLorenzo.

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Insurance Journal Industry Article

Restaurants & Bars: Liquor Sales, Risk Transfer & Other Trends

Includes commentary from David DeLorenzo on hospitality risk, liquor sales, and insurance trends.

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YourValley (Daily Independent) Local News

Bar and Restaurant Insurance hosts Operations, Compliance and Trends for 2026 Seminar

Seminar listing naming David and Bar and Restaurant Insurance as hosts of the April 27 event.

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QSRweb Column

Insurance coverage for QSRs: keeping restaurants, staff, customers safe is policy no. 1

David’s column on the insurance coverage that keeps quick service restaurants, staff, and customers safe.

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2025

8 Features Insurance Business America (IBA) Industry Feature

Insurance Shouldn’t Just Be a Pot of Money for Attorneys

Quotes “award winning wholesale broker David DeLorenzo, CEO of Ambassador Group Insurance” on the hardening hospitality insurance market.

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Insurance Journal Trade Feature

Restaurants, Insurance Agents Strive for Stability as Costs Continue to Rise

Feature quoting David on restaurant insurance cost pressures and liquor liability trends.

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Finding Arizona Podcast Profile / Interview

Podcast #458: David DeLorenzo

Long form interview on his journey and building Bar and Restaurant Insurance.

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Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast

1190: Workers’ Compensation Deep Dive with David DeLorenzo

Discussion of workers’ comp for restaurant operators.

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Beverage Master Magazine Column

The Benefit of Getting to Know Your Customers

Article by David on guest relationships in hospitality.

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Beverage Master Magazine Column

Ideas for a Successful Summer Season

David’s strategies to drive profitable summer traffic.

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Beverage Master Magazine Column / Guide

Liquor Licensing & Insurance 101

Liquor license basics and insurance implications, by David.

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Phoenix Prosperity Podcast Podcast

Connect and Protect with David DeLorenzo

Host Tim Fergestad talks with David about blending entrepreneurship, wellness, and community impact.

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2024

6 Features Beverage Master Magazine Column

Raising a Glass to Success

Tips and best practices for craft beer and spirit producers, by David.

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RunningRestaurants.com Interview + Article

The Future of Restaurant Insurance and Technology with David DeLorenzo

Article and episode on technology and restaurant insurance.

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Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast

1087: David DeLorenzo, Changing the Insurance Game for Restaurants

The story of Bar and Restaurant Insurance and his approach to hospitality coverage.

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Beverage Master Magazine Column

Event-Season Tips for Restaurateurs & Vendors

David’s advice for weddings, festivals, outdoor concerts, and other event season service.

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Underdogs Podcast Podcast

David DeLorenzo: Connector and Protector

Guest episode on David’s path from promoting rock stars to hospitality insurance.

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Phoenix Business RadioX Radio / Podcast

A Unique Approach to Hospitality (E45)

Arizona Good Business episode featuring David on Healing Hospitality and hospitality insurance.

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2023

5 Features Beverage Master Magazine Column

How Bars & Restaurants Can Protect Themselves Amid Heightened Violence

David on protecting staff and guests as violent incidents rise.

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Beverage Master Magazine Column

Proactive, Protective Measures to Avoid Liquor Liability

David’s steps for serving guests while avoiding liquor liability claims.

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Phoenix Business Journal Feature Article

David DeLorenzo Started at a Record Label, but Reached Top of the Valley Charts in Insurance Business

Feature profiling David’s journey from the music industry to becoming Arizona’s leading bar and restaurant insurance specialist.

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CanvasRebel Entrepreneur Profile

Meet David DeLorenzo: Niche Broker and Consultant, Speaker

Profile focusing on his niche hospitality work and Bar and Restaurant Insurance.

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Jeremy Scott Fitness Podcast + Blog

Entrepreneurship Journey with David DeLorenzo

Interview on entrepreneurship and Bar and Restaurant Insurance.

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2019

1 Features AZ Central Feature Article

Former Music Exec Crafts a Niche

Major feature profiling David’s journey from the music industry to becoming Arizona’s leading bar and restaurant insurance specialist.

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Ongoing

2 Features ON THE DELO Podcast

ON THE DELO: Arizona Restaurant & Hospitality Stories

Ongoing podcast hosted by David featuring Arizona operators.

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Local First Arizona Local Directory

Show Your Indie Love / Indie Week

Bar and Restaurant Insurance listed as a participating independent Arizona business.

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