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… Read More
Leadership Voices
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… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
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 —… Read More
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… Read More
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,… Read More
Concentrate on your team during an acquisition
Guest post – second in a series by Vaughn Stoll, SVP and Director of Acquisitions for Brown & Brown With an insurance agency acquisition, a significant… Read More