Written by Chris Davis for Insurance Business. Shared with permission. Wright Flood’s president, Patty Templeton-Jones, explains why flood insurance is more critical than ever as climate…
Leadership Voices
Approach the potential sale of your business with the same vigor as growing your business
Guest post by Vaughn Stoll, SVP and Director of Acquisitions for Brown & Brown. Founders and owners dedicate years of their energy, talent and resources to…
M&A in 2025: A tangled web of economic and political influences
Guest post by Vaughn Stoll, SVP and Director of Acquisitions for Brown & Brown. Several interconnected variables are consistently at play with the U.S. economy which…
HSR is building on decades of expertise to shape its future
A company rooted in purpose Insurance might not be the first thing you think of when watching a young athlete score the winning goal at a…
How do private equity investment returns stack up in the current M&A market?
Guest post by Vaughn Stoll, SVP and Director of Acquisitions for Brown & Brown. Significant changes in the financial environment over the past decade could potentially…
Four red flags to look for in the M&A process
Guest post by Vaughn Stoll, SVP and Director of Acquisitions for Brown & Brown. An agency owner could have multiple reasons for considering the sale of…
Why cultural alignment shapes Arrowhead Programs’ M&A strategy
Originally written by Gia Snape for Insurance Business Magazine, shared with permission. Amid fast-paced mergers and acquisitions across the insurance industry, organizations often admit to prioritizing…
Acquirer capabilities: Look for the unfair advantage
Guest post by Vaughn Stoll, SVP and Director of Acquisitions for Brown & Brown The right buyer won’t just make your business a first-string player —…
Remember how much your people matter when an acquirer comes knocking
Guest post by Vaughn Stoll, SVP and Director of Acquisitions for Brown & Brown People are the number one factor we consider in any acquisition, followed…
Blue or Red Pill? 3 Turning Points Leading Agency Owners to Sell
Guest post – third in a series by Vaughn Stoll, SVP and Director of Acquisitions for Brown & Brown “This is your last chance. After this,…
