APEX BROKERAGE - Key Persons


Annie Carosa

Job Titles:
  • Insurance Agent
  • Member of the APEX Team
Having 30+ years experience in personal lines of insurance, Ms Carosa is an integral part of our team. She is dedicated to obtaining the most competitive pricing for all our clients and will stop at nothing to make sure our clients are well covered in the personal lines area. Customer service is crucial to being a successful broker and that is our #1 goal!

Anthony S. Calafiore - Founder, President

Job Titles:
  • Founder
  • Member of the APEX Team
  • President
  • Superintendent of the New York State Department of Financial Services
With over 25 years of experience in the insurance industry, Mr. Calafiore is well qualified to provide consumers and businesses with insurance solutions. A recognized leader in the New York City insurance community, he has held positions at the company, wholesale, and retail side of the business and is a past president of the Council of Insurance Brokers of Greater New York (CIBGNY). He is also an active member of the Professional Agents of New York's Downstate Advisory Council. As a result of his work with various professional insurance organizations, Mr. Calafiore was appointed by the Superintendent of the New York State Department of Financial Services to serve on the Board of Directors of the New York Property Underwriting Association (NYPIUA). He is one of only three brokers in the state of New York to serve in this capacity.

Jennifer Farr

Job Titles:
  • Member of the APEX Team
  • Licensed Property & Casualty Broker
Ms Farr is a native New Yorker who truly understands the commercial marketplace of New York City. Specializing in all areas of commercial insurance, she has an excellent reputation for getting things accomplished with efficiency, professionalism, and dedication. Ms Farr is a member of the Executive Board of Directors for the Council of Insurance Brokers of Greater New York and has first-hand knowledge of the insurance legislature in New York State which is crucial in today's ever changing insurance climate.

Silvana Gaglio

Job Titles:
  • Member of the APEX Team
  • Licensed Property & Casualty Broker
Working in the insurance industry for close to 30 years, Ms Gaglio is extremely knowledgeable in both commercial and personal insurance lines. She is a former board member of the Council of Insurance Brokers of Greater New York and is dedicated to obtaining the most accurate coverage for the best premium. Silvana strives for exceptional customer service and is fluent in both English and Italian. Silvana has the best retention rate in the area.