Houston, TX – Avison Young announced today it has negotiated a long-term, 25,840-square-foot (sf) office lease on behalf of its client, Dean & Draper Insurance, an insurance broker offering tailored commercial and personal insurance, employee benefits, and risk management solutions. The space is located at 1177 West Loop South, an 18-story Class A office building known as Eleven77.

Avison Young Principals Anthony Squillante and Dustin Devine, who are out of the firm’s Houston office, represented the tenant. The landlord, Transwestern Real Estate Services, was represented in-house by Kelli Gault, Doug Little and John Heard.

Dean & Draper Insurance is relocating from 3131 W Alabama in the Greenway Plaza submarket and will be increasing its space by roughly 40%. The firm will occupy the entire tenth floor and a portion of the eighth floor.

“Our client’s corporate office has been located at 3131 West Alabama for decades; however, a move to Eleven77 was compelling because it minimally impacted their employee commute times and substantially upgraded the quality of building from which they will be operating,” said Squillante.

Situated along Buffalo Bayou, Eleven77 offers direct access to major thoroughfares, unobstructed views of both Memorial Park and Downtown Houston and proximity to a variety of high-end retail and dining options. The building features updated communal areas, a fitness center with country-club-style locker rooms, a conference center, outdoor seating areas and an on-site café.

“This move underscores our vision for the future, positioning Dean & Draper in a more visible, modern workspace that supports employee collaboration, client service, and long-term growth,” said Kyle Dean, President & CEO of Dean & Draper. “With an expanded footprint of nearly 40%, Eleven77’s upgraded amenities, wellness-focused design, and central location made it an ideal choice for enhancing our team’s day-to-day experience.”