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 cut returns in half for certain private equity (PE) firms. Fluctuations in the valuation landscape, inflation and costs of doing business have contributed to large increases in acquisition multiples… Read More
M&A strategy
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 their business. These reasons could include the desire to refocus their energy back on leadership and sales versus growing an enterprise, a change in their circumstances or an urge… 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 strong financials and a strategic fit. But which is a “make-or-break” factor in a transaction? For Arrowhead Programs, part of Brown & Brown, culture isn’t just a buzzword or… Read More