Brown & Brown, Inc
Our Company
Built to Last
Brown & Brown
Overview
Brown & Brown Insurance was founded in 1939 as a two-partner firm and has risen to become one of the largest insurance brokerages in the world. With a team that is as connected locally as it is nationally, Brown & Brown provides the personalized, dedicated service you want from a boutique agency while delivering the peace of mind that you expect from a top brokerage. Click here to learn more about enterprise Brown & Brown, Inc.
5TH LARGEST
Insurance Brokerage in the Nation
350 LOCATIONS
And Growing
8000+
Retail Teammates
Mission, History & Culture
Mission
We are dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of our customers by helping to protect what they value most. With 300+ locations and growing, we have teammates across the globe who are dedicated to serving our customers and local communities.
History
Brown & Brown Insurance was founded in Daytona Beach, Florida, in 1939. Following a merger in 1993, the company became publicly traded on Nasdaq. In 1998, the company became listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: BRO), and joined the S&P 500 in 2021. Read more on Brown & Brown’s history here.
Culture
We believe in doing what is best for our customers, communities, teammates, carrier partners and shareholders—always. Powered by a culture that values high performance and perseverance, the cornerstone of Brown & Brown’s guiding principles are people, service and innovation.
Communities We Serve
Retail Leadership Team
Executive Vice President & President - Retail
P. Barrett Brown
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Executive Vice President & Chief Acquisitions Officer
J. Scott Penny
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Chief Information Officer – Retail
Ignus Bezuidenhout
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