Highwoods Properties and Bromley Companies Announce Relocation of Energy Insurance Mutual Limited (EIM) to Midtown East

A Strategic Move Aligning with Innovation and Sustainability

Highwoods Properties and Bromley Companies are excited to announce the relocation of Energy Insurance Mutual Limited (EIM), a leading provider of insurance and risk financing solutions for the energy sector, to Midtown East. The new 16,224-square-foot office will be located in the 18-story Midtown East tower, part of the award-winning Midtown Tampa development. The move marks a significant step in EIM’s commitment to being the premier provider of insurance and risk management services to utilities and the energy services industry and aligning with a flourishing community known for innovation, sustainability, and collaboration.

Midtown East, developed as a joint venture between Highwoods Properties and Bromley Companies, will stand as the tallest building in the Westshore district and offer over 400,000 square feet of premium office space. EIM’s long-term lease with Midtown East will position the company alongside leading organizations, including future tenants Tampa Electric Company (TECO) and Peoples Gas, who will bring 900 new office workers to Midtown Tampa in 2025.

“Midtown East is the ideal setting for EIM to continue delivering innovative solutions and exceptional service to our members,” said Tommy Bolton, President and CEO of EIM. “This new location supports our dedication to collaboration, adaptability, and excellence while providing our team with a workspace that can grow with us and is designed to inspire and foster productivity.”

The state-of-the-art amenities include high-speed destination elevators, floor-to-ceiling glass windows with panoramic views of Tampa Bay and South Tampa, and The Conservatory, a customer lounge featuring private breakout rooms and a podcast studio. In addition, Midtown East residents will enjoy the comprehensive amenities of Midtown Tampa, including a range of dining, shopping, and entertainment options.

Midtown Tampa’s resilience was demonstrated during Hurricanes Milton and Helene, as it maintained power and ensured that businesses remained operational. This focus on reliability and sustainability aligns with EIM’s values of dependability and adaptability.

Nick Haines, CEO of Bromley Companies, noted, “EIM’s relocation to Midtown East reinforces Midtown Tampa’s appeal as a destination for industry leaders. With its robust infrastructure, strategic design, and top-tier amenities, Midtown East is perfectly suited for businesses aiming for long-term growth and collaboration.”

EIM’s relocation lease highlights Midtown Tampa’s growing appeal as a catalyst for economic development and a magnet for businesses prioritizing walkability, innovation, and sustainability. Midtown East is a future LEED and Fitwell-certified building, with ample covered parking and 70 EV Charging stations. Completion is planned for Q1 2025.

ABOUT ENERGY INSURANCE MUTUAL LIMITED (EIM)

Energy Insurance Mutual Limited (EIM), founded in 1986 and headquartered in Tampa, specializes in providing excess liability coverage for the energy and energy services industry. EIM prioritizes stability, security, and innovative risk management solutions for its member companies. Learn more at www.eimltd.com.

ABOUT HIGHWOODS PROPERTIES, INC.

Highwoods Properties, Inc., headquartered in Raleigh, is a publicly-traded (NYSE:HIW) real estate investment trust (“REIT”) and a member of the S&P MidCap 400 Index. The Company is a fully integrated office REIT that owns, develops, acquires, leases and manages properties primarily in the best business districts (BBDs) of Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas, Nashville, Orlando, Raleigh, Richmond and Tampa. These markets are highly energized and amenity-rich workplace locations that enhance our customer’s ability to attract and retain talent. Highwoods is in the work-placemaking business. We believe that by creating environments and experiences where the best and brightest can achieve together what they cannot apart, we can deliver greater value to our customers, and in turn, our stakeholders. Locally, Highwoods is the largest office landlord in Tampa Bay with a portfolio of over 3.2M SF of Class A office space. For more information about Highwoods, please visit our website at www.highwoods.com.

ABOUT BROMLEY COMPANIES

Since its founding in 1972, The Bromley Companies has built a diversified portfolio of real estate across the country including office, student housing, retail and industrial assets. Bromley has developed and owned over 5 million square feet of real estate since inception. With a sharp focus on developing compelling tenant spaces and highly personalized service, Bromley continues to create innovative, vibrant, sustainable places that connect lives and enrich communities. Relying on an experienced in-house team of financial, construction, leasing and management professionals, the company employs an intensive, hands-on approach to successfully reposition and develop real estate. Throughout the years, Bromley’s development and investment teams have generated consistently superior returns for financial partners and long-term value to the communities in which we operate. Bromley is headquartered in New York City with offices in Illinois and Florida. For more information, visit www.bromco.com.

ABOUT MIDTOWN TAMPA

On 23 acres, the massive, $1 billion, award-winning Midtown Tampa is the first mixed-use community of its kind in Tampa, and the catalyst for an entirely new district connecting Westshore and Downtown. Midtown Tampa will deliver 1.8 million square feet of retail, residential and Class A office space in the first phase, plus entertainment and hospitality to the surrounding neighborhood and the Tampa Bay region. Bromley Companies worked with co-developers Highwoods Properties on the Midtown West office building, Concord Hospitality on Marriott’s dual branded Aloft and Element Hotel and Crescent Communities NOVEL Midtown, luxury apartment homes overlooking Midtown Commons. In partnership with CASTO Southeast Realty, LLC, and Jeffrey R. Anderson Real Estate, announcements include more than two dozen retail and dining establishments, listed at www.midtowntampa.com/retail-dining. For more information about Midtown Tampa, visit www.midtowntampa.com.