Insurance for a life well built.
Novak Platinum 1 is a national private-client insurance group — protecting homes, businesses, real estate portfolios, collections, and liability. Built on the discretion and capability today's high-net-worth families expect.
A private group, centered around you.
Most agencies sell policies. We build a program around your life — the primary residence and the second home, the cars and the boat, the art on the walls, the business behind all of it, and the liability that comes with a public life. The company you built and the family you built it for aren’t separate risks, so we don’t place them that way. One team, one program, and no gaps between the pieces.
Where we are.
Cleveland
The home office. Where three generations of Novak clients are served.
Cincinnati
Serving families and businesses across Ohio and the greater Midwest.
Naples
Coastal and second‑home coverage across Florida and the Gulf.
Los Angeles
High‑value homes, collections, and personal liability in Southern California.
Coverage, considered.
Homes & Estates
Primary, seasonal, and under‑construction residences.
Auto & Collections
Daily drivers, classics, and exotics under one program.
Watercraft & Aviation
Yachts, boats, and private aircraft.
Fine Art & Valuables
Art, jewelry, wine, and scheduled collections.
Umbrella & Liability
Excess liability sized to a public life.
Family & Business
Family office, staff, and closely‑held ventures.
White‑glove, by default.
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A dedicated advisor
One point of contact who knows your full picture — not a queue.
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Annual coverage review
We revisit limits, values, and placement every year as your life changes.
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Claims advocacy
When losses arise, we manage the carrier so you don't have to.
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Discretion
Private by design. Your information stays between us.
Placed with the best.
One team, at your service.
Novak and Platinum 1, together — the advisors and service team behind every private‑client relationship.
Joseph Daniels
Marc Schwarz
Jessica Daniels
Jordan Glueck
Jeff Cohen
Craig Novak
Tommy Walland
Paul Aguilar
Brielle Goldberg
Matt Powers
Karlie Recinos
Jonah Klaasen
Bella Balajadia
Robert Romick
Devan Colabianchi
Samantha Arancibia
Marianne Newsome
Robert Daniels
You want fire insurance and can’t get it done? Look no further — Joey has been my go‑to for two years and makes it happen without fail, every time.
Joey and Platinum 1 have continually delivered regardless of the situation for me and my clients. He’s my go‑to for every real estate transaction, and handles all of my insurance needs with the highest level of care and professionalism.
Joey is a deal saver. I’ve had deals contingent upon fire insurance and he’s always given me unbeatable quotes. There’s no one else in the city to work with but Platinum 1.
Being in the insurance business, I know first‑hand the role a broker plays in keeping you covered. There’s no one other than Marc, Joseph and Platinum 1 that I would trust with my family or my business.
I will never refer anyone else to insure the valuable assets of those I care about other than Platinum 1. Truly in a league of their own.
The team at Platinum 1 has consistently proven over the years to be knowledgeable, reliable, and a partner my company values highly.
Joseph and the Platinum 1 team are an absolute pleasure to work with.
She is extremely knowledgeable, easy to work with, and very responsive.
Let's protect what you've built.
Tell us a little about what you own and how to reach you. A Platinum 1 advisor will follow up personally — discreet, and no obligation.
- A dedicated advisor
- Placed with the leading high‑net‑worth carriers
- White‑glove service, from first quote to claim