Pelican Shield Insurance Group is a commercial insurance agency based in St. Petersburg, Florida, serving businesses throughout Florida and Virginia.
Pelican Shield Insurance Group is headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida and serves businesses throughout Tampa Bay, across Florida, and in Virginia.
Founded by David Jenkins, the agency specializes in helping business owners with complex risks, higher exposures, and operations that don’t fit neatly into standard insurance boxes.
We work most often with contractors, restaurants and bars, commercial property owners, and growing businesses that need experienced guidance – not just a quick quote.
Meet David
David , nicknamed “Jenx,” has spent more than 20 years in the insurance industry, working extensively in commercial insurance and specialty insurance markets.
He founded Pelican Shield after seeing too many businesses receive insurance advice that was rushed, generic, or simply wrong for their operations.
David focuses on helping businesses with complex exposures, surplus lines placements, and difficult-to-place risks, where experience navigating carriers and specialty markets makes a real difference.
Clients value his straightforward advice, practical problem solving, and commitment to doing exactly what he says he will do.
Because in this business, trust matters.
Our Approach
Pelican Shield was built on a simple idea:
We do what we say we’re going to do.
Insurance shouldn’t be confusing, rushed, or built around shortcuts.
Instead, we focus on:
- Understanding how your business actually operates
- Identifying real exposures—not just obvious ones
- Navigating the commercial and specialty markets to find the right coverage
The goal is simple: commercial insurance that works when it matters.
What Pelican Shield Specializes In
We work with businesses across St. Petersburg, Tampa Bay, Florida, and Virginia, particularly in industries where insurance requires deeper expertise.
Our clients commonly include:
- Contractors (roofers, electricians, HVAC, general contractors)
- Restaurants and bars
- Apartment and commercial property owners
- Lessor risk properties
- Businesses with cyber liability exposures
- Clients in need of professional liability
- Companies needing surplus lines or specialty insurance
Learn More About Our Coverage
Pelican Shield Insurance Group helps businesses with a wide range of commercial insurance needs, including:
- Contractor Insurance
- Restaurant and Bar Insurance
- Apartment & Lessor Risk Insurance
- Cyber Liability Insurance
- Professional Liability
- Commercial Property Insurance
Outside the Office
When he’s not working with clients, David enjoys paddle boarding, pickleball, and spending time near the water with friends, family, and dog.
Living and working in St. Petersburg and the Tampa Bay area means the water is never too far away.
