Brown & Brown operates as a large, diversified insurance broker across Retail and Specialty Distribution segments, serving mid-market and enterprise clients. The tech stack reveals a traditional insurance operations foundation (Vertafore AMS360, Dynamics 365, SQL Server) now shifting toward cloud: Azure adoption is accelerating while legacy SQL Server Integration Services is being replaced. Hiring velocity is accelerating across sales (largest cohort), finance, and support—consistent with a company managing high client renewal volumes and integrating recent acquisitions.
Notable leadership hires: Agency Development Director, Head of Finance, Benefits Unit Lead, Managing Director
Brown & Brown is a public insurance brokerage and risk management solutions provider headquartered in Daytona Beach, Florida. The company operates two primary segments: Retail, serving businesses and individuals with general insurance products, and Specialty Distribution, targeting niche risk categories. With over 10,000 employees across the United States, Canada, Brazil, the United Kingdom, and Ireland, Brown & Brown handles complex client needs including benefit strategy, absence and disability program management, and compliance-heavy renewals. The business is acquisition-driven, with active projects centered on integration due diligence, client reporting customization, and renewal process efficiency.
Core stack: Vertafore AMS360 (agency management), Dynamics 365, Salesforce, SQL Server, Office 365, Active Directory. Cloud migration underway: Azure (AppService, Functions, Kubernetes, DevOps) and Workday adoption. Legacy SSIS being replaced.
Daytona Beach, Florida. Operations span United States, Canada, Brazil, United Kingdom, and Ireland with 10,001+ employees.
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