Brown & Brown Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Brown & Brown (NYSE: BRO) has announced an agreement to acquire RSC Topco, the holding company for Accession Risk Management Group, for $9.825 billion in a cash and debt-free transaction expected to close in Q3 2025. Accession, the ninth largest private insurance brokerage in the US, includes Risk Strategies and One80 Intermediaries, with 5,000+ insurance professionals and 2024 pro forma adjusted revenues of $1.7 billion. Post-acquisition, Risk Strategies will join Brown & Brown's Retail segment, while One80 Intermediaries will become part of a new Specialty Distribution segment. The merger combines two culturally aligned organizations, enhancing customer relationships, expanding market capabilities, and is expected to be accretive to Brown & Brown's 2024 adjusted diluted net income per share.

Brown & Brown released findings from their first Employer Health and Benefits Strategy Survey, gathering insights from 760+ employers with 200+ U.S. employees. The survey revealed that 65% of employers prioritize attracting and retaining competitive workforce, while 62% focus on controlling employee health costs and 60% on organizational health benefit costs. Key initiatives for 2026 include mental health support (41-44% implementation rates), expanded fertility coverage, and paid parental leave. For cost control, 81% plan medical/pharmacy RFPs, 76% consider stop-loss captives, and 71% aim to enhance transparency tools. Notably, 70% of employers cover GLP-1s for weight loss, with 78% implementing control measures and 85% considering additional restrictions for 2026.

Vertafore, a leading InsurTech company, has awarded Brown & Brown (BRO) with its 2025 Agency Impact Leader Award at the annual Accelerate conference. The award recognizes Brown & Brown's significant contributions to the insurance industry's advancement.

As a top 10 insurance brokerage firm established in 1939, Brown & Brown operates across 500+ locations with over 17,000 teammates globally. The company has been acknowledged for leveraging AMS360® technology to establish centralized service centers and specialized practices, enhancing operational efficiency and customer service. Through collaboration with Vertafore, Brown & Brown has helped shape AMS360's development to address modern agency needs.

GI Partners has launched a tech-enabled Managing General Agency (MGA) platform in partnership with industry veterans Brad Emmons and Brian Hanuschak, who bring over 50 years of combined insurance industry experience. The platform aims to acquire and grow a diversified portfolio of MGAs across multiple coverage lines, focusing on underwriting excellence and technology-driven operations.

Emmons, co-founder of Orchid Underwriters (sold to Brown & Brown in 2022), and Hanuschak, former CEO of Victor Insurance Managers where he oversaw $3 billion in annual premium, will leverage their expertise alongside GI Partners' operational experience and successful insurance investments, including Insurity and Patriot Growth Insurance Services.

Brown & Brown reported strong Q1 2025 financial results with total revenues reaching $1.4 billion, marking an 11.6% increase year-over-year. The company achieved notable growth metrics including:

• Organic Revenue growth of 6.5%
• Commissions and fees increased by 12.0%
• Net income rose to $331 million, up 13.0%
• Diluted earnings per share grew to $1.15, a 12.7% increase
• Adjusted diluted earnings per share reached $1.29, up 13.2%

The company's EBITDAC-Adjusted increased by 14.8% to $535 million, with margins improving from 37.0% to 38.1%. Income before taxes margin expanded to 30.4% from 28.9%. The Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share, payable on May 21, 2025, to shareholders of record on May 12, 2025.

K2 Insurance Services has launched K2 Cyber, a new Managing General Agent (MGA) focused on SMB cyber insurance. The division introduces Intelligent Cyber Insurance™, featuring continuous risk engineering, prevention tools, and cyber education through AI-driven technology, behavioral analytics, and real-time threat intelligence.

The venture is led by Keith Moore, former CEO of CyberPolicy and CoverHound (acquired by Brown and Brown in 2020), alongside industry veterans Meghan Hannes (ex-Beazley) and Raymond Lynch (ex-Liberty Mutual). K2 Cyber's platform offers dynamic underwriting and adaptive coverage that evolves with emerging threats, transforming traditional risk transfer into active risk prevention.

Brown & Brown (NYSE: BRO) has scheduled its 2025 first-quarter earnings release for Monday, April 28, 2025, after market close. The company will host an investor update conference call on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. EDT to discuss the financial results.

The conference call will feature J. Powell Brown, president and CEO, alongside R. Andrew Watts, executive vice president and CFO. Investors can access the live broadcast through the company's website at www.bbrown.com under the Investor Relations section. A replay of the audio will be available on the website for 14 days following the live broadcast.

Brown & Brown (NYSE: BRO) has appointed Stephen P. Hearn as executive vice president and chief operating officer. Hearn, who joined the company's board in August 2024, has resigned from his board position to take on this new role. With 35 years of insurance industry experience, Hearn will help guide Brown & Brown's growth strategy, focusing on scaling operations, fostering innovation, and team development.

The appointment comes as the company works toward its next interim revenue goal of $8 billion. Hearn's extensive background includes leadership roles at The Ardonagh Group, where he served as CEO of various divisions, including Ardonagh Specialty Holdings and Inver Re. His previous experience also spans positions at BGC Partners, Willis Group Holdings, and other major insurance industry players.

Brown & Brown (NYSE:BRO) reported strong Q4 2024 financial results with total revenues of $1.2 billion, up 15.4% year-over-year. The company achieved 13.8% Organic Revenue growth in Q4 and 10.4% for full-year 2024.

Q4 diluted net income per share was $0.73, decreasing 22.3% YoY, while adjusted diluted EPS increased 24.6% to $0.86. The decrease in GAAP earnings was primarily due to a one-time gain from business disposals in Q4 2023.

For full-year 2024, revenues reached $4.8 billion, increasing 12.9%. Net income attributable to the company grew 14% to $1.0 billion, with diluted EPS of $3.46. EBITDAC - Adjusted increased 17% to $1.7 billion, with margin improving to 35.2% from 33.9% in 2023.