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About Us
Brown & Brown, Inc. is Born
Adrian Brown, an agent for Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, partnered with his cousin, Charles “Cov” Owen to open an insurance agency in Daytona Beach, Florida. The agency was named Brown & Owen.
Joining the Family Business
Adrian Brown’s son, Hyatt, completed his double major in real estate and insurance at the University of Florida. He returned to help run the family business in 1959, immediately demonstrating his understanding of the interaction between relationships and sales. Using his college connections, Hyatt helped Brown & Brown land the contract for the University of Florida’s student accident insurance.
Agency Under New Ownership
Hyatt Brown buys the agency for $75,000 and his vision for the company begins to take shape. To grow the agency, Hyatt knew that he had to sell one account at a time, service it well, then build on that good reputation.
First Acquisition
Brown & Brown acquires the Cook Agency of Bunnell, Florida, the first small step in a growth strategy that transforms the company.
A History of Public Service
Hyatt Brown entered politics in 1972 as a part of the Florida House. He was elected Speaker of the House of Representatives in 1978. He used his business experience to bring reforms to the state’s pension fund, overhaul the state workers’ compensation fund, and create an early childhood education program.
Increasing Revenue and Margins
In an effort to increase revenue and margins, Brown & Brown reorganized to adopt a decentralized structure. All the while, they continued to acquire firms that fit the company culturally and focused on hiring highly talented teammates.
Brown & Brown Merges with Poe & Associates
In April 1993, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission approved the merger with Poe & Associates, which ultimately became Brown & Brown, Inc. The ability to use public stock for acquisitions fueled a methodical expansion strategy based on buying middle-market insurance brokers throughout the country.
First International Office
Creates initial expansion into the international marketplace by forming and opening a London-based Wholesale brokerage subsidiary, Decus Insurance Brokers, Limited.
Powell Brown Succeeds Hyatt Brown
Hyatt retires but remains with the company as Chairman. The path he blazed many years ago continues to be paved by his successor, his son, J. Powell Brown.
$1 Billion and Counting
Achieving $1 billion in revenues and growing, Chairman Hyatt Brown rings the opening bell.
Plans for New Headquarters Announced
Senior leaders announced plans to build an all-new headquarters in downtown Daytona Beach.
Raising the Brown & Brown Flag
A flag-raising event was held to commemorate Brown & Brown’s new headquarters campus in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Certified as a Great Place To Work®
Brown & Brown becomes Certified™ as a Great Place To Work®. This collective recognition underscores what makes Brown & Brown special—our commitment to harnessing The Power of WE, celebrating our teammates’ remarkable achievements, and our unique culture that prioritizes our teammates, customers and communities.
Expansion into Canada
Brown & Brown acquires Special Risk Insurance Managers, Ltd., a recognized MGA leader in Canada, establishing its initial presence in the Canadian insurance brokerage market. Special Risk operates within the Programs segment.
New Headquarters & B&B Joins S&P 500
The completion of our Daytona Beach, Florida headquarters campus signifies that Brown & Brown is Built to Last™ and will serve as a cultural center for our organization forever.
O’Leary Acquisition Establishes Ireland Operations
Brown & Brown creates flagship operations in the Irish insurance market by acquiring O’Leary Insurances, a family-owned company headquartered in Cork that grew to become Ireland’s largest independently owned brokerage.
Brown & Brown Joins S&P 500
Brown & Brown achieves the honor of being included on the prestigious S&P 500 index, composed of the top 500 companies in leading industries of the U.S. economy. This distinction further demonstrates our long-standing history of proven success and company growth, both organically and through strategic acquisitions.
S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index
S&P Dow Jones Indices adds Brown & Brown to the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index that recognizes longtime dividend payers who have raised their dividend payments for at least 25 consecutive years. Brown & Brown has increased its dividend for 31 straight years (as of 2025).
European Expansion Continues
Through the significant acquisitions of Global Risk Partners Limited (GRP) and BdB Limited companies, Brown & Brown strategically expands operations, welcomes new teammates, creates additional customer service opportunities throughout the U.K. and enters the Belgium and Italy markets.
Investing in the Well-Being of our Teammates
Mental Health America awards Brown & Brown the 2022-2023 Platinum Level Bell Seal Award for Workplace Mental Health, recognizing our commitment to transforming our work culture, creating supportive and healthy workspaces where teammates can thrive, improving teammate mental health and promoting work-life balance.
$4B in Revenue and Growing
Annual revenues surpass our intermediate goal of $4 billion for the first time in our 84-year history. Brown & Brown now sets its sights on the next goal of $8 billion.
Expansion across Europe, Enter the Asia Market
With our acquisition of Kentro Capital Limited (d/b/a Nexus Underwriting and Xenia Broking), we further expand across European markets, enter the Asian insurance market and provide new capabilities, complementary skills and added resources and solutions for teammates and customers.
Recertification of Workplace Awards
With a continued commitment to workplace culture, creating opportunities for teammates to build financial wealth and a relentless focus on teammate well-being, we are Certified™ by Great Place To Work® for the fifth consecutive year.
Mental Health America awards Brown & Brown, Inc. the 2023-2024 Platinum Level Bell Seal Award for Workplace Mental Health for the second year.
Celebrating 85 Years in Business
What started as a small family-owned business in 1939 in Daytona Beach, Florida, has grown to a global enterprise with more than 16,000 teammates and 500+ locations worldwide. We are A Forever Company proud to be celebrating 85 years in business.
Better Together
In August 2025, Brown & Brown completes the acquisition of Accession Risk Management Group, Inc; adding 5,000+ talented teammates to the team. This acquisition brings additional specialties and broader carrier relationships, combining two high-performing cultures to provide the best solutions to our customers.
Why We're Different
A PEOPLE-FIRST BUSINESS
We are a big company that doesn’t act like one—people are at the center of everything we do. We are proud to have been recognized as a Great Place to Work Certified™ company since 2019.
Solutions at Every Stage
For your Business & People
We help you navigate the path forward by taking a different approach to how you view, analyze and purchase insurance. Drawing on our experience across all industries, we develop comprehensive programs that help manage rising costs and align strategies to support your organizational goals.
If you are a complex company, a small business or anything in between, our experienced teams can help to find solutions at every stage of your growth.
For What You Value Most
Whether you already have significant financial assets or are working to grow your personal wealth, Brown & Brown’s Personal Insurance solutions offer comprehensive insurance for your lifestyle. By offering services specialized by focus and product knowledge, we can help deliver innovative solutions to fit your unique goals.
No matter where you are on your growth journey, we can provide the personalized and dedicated service you deserve to help protect what you value most.
For your specialty insurance needs
Our specialty insurance distribution platform is purpose-built to support every participant in the insurance ecosystem. We deliver tailored solutions for insurance carriers, wholesale and retail brokers, as well as organizations and individuals directly seeking specialized insurance coverage.
With a focus on innovation and flexibility, our platform helps ensure comprehensive solutions for complex and hard-to-place risks, combining global reach with local specialization and access.
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For your Business & People
We help you navigate the path forward by taking a different approach to how you view, analyze and purchase insurance. Drawing on our experience across all industries, we develop comprehensive programs that help manage rising costs and align strategies to support your organizational goals.
If you are a complex company, a small business or anything in between, our experienced teams can help to find solutions at every stage of your growth.
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For What You Value Most
Whether you already have significant financial assets or are working to grow your personal wealth, Brown & Brown’s Personal Insurance solutions offer comprehensive insurance for your lifestyle. By offering services specialized by focus and product knowledge, we can help deliver innovative solutions to fit your unique goals.
No matter where you are on your growth journey, we can provide the personalized and dedicated service you deserve to help protect what you value most.
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For your specialty insurance needs
Our specialty insurance distribution platform is purpose-built to support every participant in the insurance ecosystem. We deliver tailored solutions for insurance carriers, wholesale and retail brokers, as well as organizations and individuals directly seeking specialized insurance coverage.
With a focus on innovation and flexibility, our platform helps ensure comprehensive solutions for complex and hard-to-place risks, combining global reach with local specialization and access.
A Forever Company
With local connections and the resources of a global leader, we take an agile, forward-thinking approach to risk.