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Brown & Brown Acquires Assets of Northeast Dealer Services Firm, DealerMax

Insurance agency Brown & Brown announced that its dealer services division has acquired the assets of DealerMax. DealerMax, founded in 1982 by Jim Maxim, Sr. as Maxim Automotive, serves car dealer customers in Pennsylvania and throughout the Northeast offering finance …

Another Banner Year Seen by 5 Publicly Traded Insurance Brokers in 2023

Five of the largest publicly traded insurance brokers — Marsh & McLennan Cos., Aon, Arthur J. Gallagher, WTW and Brown & Brown – reported generally strong revenues in 2023, with annual increases ranging from 7% (Aon) to 18% (Arthur J. …

Brown & Brown’s Q4 Profit Jumps on Robust Growth in Fee, Investment Income

Insurance brokerage Brown & Brown reported an 85% surge in fourth-quarter profit to $268.6 million on Monday, helped by higher commissions and fees alongside better investment returns. The insurance industry typically enjoys stable demand for its products regardless of the …

5 Brokers Report Strong Revenues During Q3 as Favorable Market Climate Continues

Five publicly traded insurance brokers reported strong third quarter revenues, with their executives using adjectives such as “outstanding,” “terrific,” “excellent,” and “strong” to describe their companies’ financial performances. In a wrap-up of the brokers’ results, listed in descending order by …

Brown & Brown to Acquire Wholesale Broker New England Excess Exchange

Florida-based global insurance broker Brown & Brown, Inc. has agreed to acquire Vermont-based wholesale broker New England Excess Exchange (NEEE). The acquisition will be through Bridge Specialty Group, the wholesale insurance division of Brown & Brown with more than 25 …

Brown & Brown Won’t Get Change of Venue in Coverage Gap Lawsuit by Property Firm

Daytona Beach-based Brown & Brown Insurance, often called one of the largest and fastest-growing insurance brokerages in the United States, has lost a round in its legal battle with one of its largest clients, a Florida property management firm. The …

Brown & Brown Reports Q4 Net Income of $145M

Brown & Brown Inc. (BRO) on Monday reported fourth-quarter net income of $145.2 million. The Daytona Beach, Florida-based insurance brokerage said it had profit of 51 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, came to 50 cents per share. …

Brown & Brown Acquires New England’s Smithwick & Mariners Insurance

Brown & Brown of Massachusetts has acquired Maine-based Smithwick & Mariners Insurance, which includes MidCoast Insurance and Chapman & Chapman Insurance. Originally founded in 1987 to service the marine industry, Smithwick & Mariners has grow to serve business owners and …

Brown & Brown Acquires Assets of Illinois’ VistaNational

Brown & Brown of Illinois, Inc., a subsidiary of Brown & Brown, Inc., has acquired substantially all of the assets of Oak Brook, Illinois-based VistaNational. VistaNational was founded in 1996 by president and chief executive officer David N. Schwimmer, who …

People Moves: Senior Hires at Everest Wholesale Division; Zoidis New Atain CEO; Bohac Joins SIAA; B&B Adds 5 to Analytics Team

Everest Insurance Division Announces Key Leadership Appointments Everest Insurance, the Insurance division of Everest Re Group, Ltd., has announced key appointments in its U.S. Wholesale division. Casey Hartley has been named senior vice president and head of U.S. wholesale casualty. …