Lyons Companies is Delaware's largest independent insurance brokerage. Founded in 1984 by David F. Lyons, Sr., the firm is owned and led by Catharine N. Lyons, President and CEO, making Lyons Companies the largest female-owned insurance broker in the region. In 2004, Lyons Companies was invited to become an Assurex Global Partner. Assurex is an exclusive partnership of the top independent brokers worldwide. Assurex partners are selected for their ability to provide innovative, customer-driven insurance, risk management and employee benefits services.