Brown & Brown, Inc. (BRO)

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Oct. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brown & Brown is pleased to announce several strategic updates to its Retail segment leadership team, reinforcing the company's commitment to delivering world-class solutions and accelerating collaboration across its global footprint.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Oct. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE: BRO) announces it will release its 2025 third-quarter earnings on Monday, October 27, 2025, after the close of the market. On Tuesday, October 28, 2025, J. Powell Brown, Brown & Brown's president and chief executive officer, and R. Andrew Watts, Brown & Brown's executive vice president and chief financial officer, will host an investor update conference call concerning Brown & Brown's third-quarter 2025 financial results. You are invited to listen to the call, which will be broadcast live on Brown & Brown's website at 8:00 a.m. EDT. Simply log on to www.bbrown.com and click on "Investor Relations" and then "Calendar of Events."

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Brown & Brown stock remains poised to gain from new business, solid retention, higher core commissions and fees, strategic buyouts and prudent capital deployment.

Zacks Insurance Brokerage players like BRO, MMC, AJG and WTW are likely to benefit from increased demand for insurance products, strategic acquisitions and the adoption of technology.

BRO's Wholesale Brokerage fuels steady growth and resilience, reinforcing its role as a cornerstone of the business.

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Sept. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE: BRO) (“the Company”) announced today that Chief Operating Officer Steve Hearn will lead all operations outside of North America across both the Retail and Specialty Distribution segments, effective immediately.

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Brown & Brown (BRO) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

BRO benefits from acquisitions and strong liquidity amid premium valuation and weaker profitability.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE: BRO) (the “Company”) announces the addition of Joia M. Johnson, retired chief legal officer, chief administrative officer, general counsel and corporate secretary of Hanesbrands Inc. (“Hanes”), to Brown & Brown's board of directors.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kelso & Company, L.P. (“Kelso”), a leading middle-market private equity firm, announced it has completed the sale of its portfolio company, Accession Risk Management Group (“Accession,” fka “Risk Strategies”), to Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE: BRO) (“Brown & Brown”) in a primarily cash transaction valued at approximately $9.83 billion. This sale to a leading strategic acquiror represents one of the largest full private equity exits in insurance brokerage histo.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Aug. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- J. Scott Penny, chief acquisitions officer of Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE:BRO), and Mark N. Otto, the owner of Tire Shield, Inc. (“Tire Shield”), today announced that Brown & Brown Dealer Services (“BBDS”) has acquired the assets of Tire Shield.