Brown & Brown Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

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.

Brown & Brown (NYSE: BRO) has announced that its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share. The dividend will be paid on February 12, 2025, to shareholders who are on record as of February 5, 2025.

Brown & Brown (NYSE: BRO) has announced it will release its 2024 fourth-quarter earnings on Monday, January 27, 2025, after market close. The company will host an investor update conference call on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. EST to discuss the financial results. The call will be led by President and CEO J. Powell Brown and Executive VP and CFO R. Andrew Watts.

The conference call will be broadcast live on the company's website at www.bbinsurance.com under the Investor Relations section. For those unable to attend the live broadcast, an audio replay will be available on the website for 14 days following the event.

Brown & Brown's Bridge Specialty Group has acquired the assets of American Risk Management Resources Network (ARMR), a specialty wholesale environmental insurance brokerage platform. ARMR, based in Madison, Wisconsin, will maintain its operations under the leadership of President Kari Kohal. David Dybdahl will continue with ARMR, focusing on developing new product offerings and sharing environmental risks expertise through education and training.

The acquisition strengthens Bridge Specialty Group's position in the environmental casualty sector, where ARMR has been a leader for over two decades. Both Kohal and Dybdahl will report to Walter Grote, chief underwriting officer and central regional president of Bridge Specialty Group.