Tower Hill Insurance Makes Significant Investment in Gator Athletics with Naming Rights to Tower Hill Arena Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | General, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Gymnastics, Volleyball Share: The University Athletic Association and Tower Hill Insurance today announced a significant new commitment to Gator Athletics, highlighted by naming rights to Tower Hill Arena, the home of Florida's men's and women's basketball, volleyball and gymnastics programs. Formally approved by the University of Florida Board of Trustees, the agreement marks a major milestone in the longstanding relationship between Tower Hill Insurance and the University of Florida, building on a connection that has spanned multiple decades. Under the agreement, the indoor arena within the Stephen C. O'Connell Center will be known as Tower Hill Arena , establishing a distinct identity for the venue that hosts four of Florida's premier athletic programs that have combined to win six national titles and 50 Southeastern Conference Championships. The expanded partnership with Tower Hill Insurance includes broadcast media assets, digital and social media placements, hospitality opportunities, VIP experiences, and access to University of Florida student-athlete name, image, and likeness (NIL) opportunities. Tower Hill will also provide dedicated support for the Florida soccer program, further extending its investment across Gator Athletics and reinforcing its commitment to supporting Florida student-athletes. "Tower Hill has been a valued member of the Gator family for many years, and this significant commitment reflects the strength of our relationship and our shared belief in the future of Gator Athletics," said Florida Director of Athletics Scott Stricklin . "We're proud to have Tower Hill's support and grateful for their continued investment in our student-athletes and the Gator brand." "We are fortunate to play in the toughest home court environment in all of college basketball," said Todd Golden . "We're proud to call Tower Hill Arena our home and grateful to Tower Hill Insurance for its commitment to Gator Athletics." "Gainesville has been home to Tower Hill since 1980, and the University of Florida and Gator Nation have been part of our story ever since," said Bill Shively, Executive Chairman of Tower Hill Insurance. "We have grown alongside this community, and we couldn't be prouder of our roots here. We're not just putting our name on an arena. We're making a statement about where we come from, what we believe in, and our commitment to the future of this community. We are proud to be part of the Gator family, and we couldn't be more excited about what's ahead." "This partnership is incredibly meaningful to us," said Donna Shively, Event Planner and University of Florida Alumna. "The University of Florida represents excellence, ambition, innovation, and a commitment to making a difference. Those are values that resonate deeply with who we are as a company." About Tower Hill Insurance Tower Hill is a leader among residential and commercial property insurers in the Southeast. Founded as a small South Florida insurance agency in 1972, products are available through a network of insurance agencies in 10 states. Financial strength, product expertise, a comprehensive reinsurance program, and exceptional claims service are Tower Hill's core business strategies. Resilience, nimbleness and innovation are integral to the company's longevity. Personal automobile and umbrella insurance programs are launching in early 2027. Since Tower Hill's first insurance policy was written more than five decades ago, its unwavering commitment has been to provide its customers with peace of mind. Tower Hill has weathered Florida's most devastating storms and helped customers rebuild after each one. Throughout the decades, Tower Hill has remained a consistent and stable presence in the state, even as it expanded beyond Florida About Florida Athletics Florida Athletics supports 21 teams and more than 500 student-athletes, providing opportunities to compete at the highest level of collegiate athletics while pursuing an education at one of the nation's leading public universities. Florida is the only school in the nation to finish in the top 10 nationally in all-sports rankings in each of the last 42 years. Florida has won 49 national championships across 16 sports. UF leads all Southeastern Conference schools with 270 league championships and won 284 conference championships overall. 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