BKS Partners formerly Lanier Upshaw is one of Florida’s largest privately-held providers for insurance and risk management. Founded in 1941, the company has grown to 70 employees in Lakeland and Tampa. BKS Partners offers unique risk management services with the appropriate insurance coverage for clients. The insurance provider can be an advisor, claims advocate, premium negotiator, and coverage designer. Simplifying employee benefits is also a way BKS Partners can resource clients in order to recruit top talent.