{"id":33160,"date":"2024-11-06T11:35:29","date_gmt":"2024-11-06T17:35:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bbrown.com\/?post_type=insight&p=33160"},"modified":"2025-10-10T08:42:17","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T13:42:17","slug":"brown-and-brown-acquire-crosby-insurance-brokers","status":"publish","type":"insight","link":"https:\/\/www.bbrown.com\/uk\/insight\/brown-and-brown-acquire-crosby-insurance-brokers\/","title":{"rendered":"Brown & Brown (Europe) Acquires Crosby Insurance Brokers"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n Brown & Brown (Europe) Acquires Crosby Insurance Brokers\n <\/h1>\n\t\n <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_section section_padding_top=”pt-3″ section_padding_bottom=”pb-1″ full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”overflow-visible”][vc_row row_padding_top=”pt-4″ el_class=”overflow-visible overlapping-row”][vc_column el_class=”overlapping-column”][vc_single_image image=”33207″ img_size=”1082×439″ alignment=”center” css=”” el_class=”brand-rounded-corners-right”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_row row_padding_top=”pt-1″][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]We are delighted to announce that Brown & Brown (Europe) Limited has acquired business insurance specialists, Crosby Insurance Brokers<\/a>, based in the North East.<\/p>\n

The broker will remain in its existing location of Gateshead in Tyne & Wear and will continue to be led by founder and Managing Director Stan Crosby, reporting to Neil Thornton.<\/p>\n

Founded in 1991, Crosby Insurance Brokers has built a strong reputation over more than thirty years, offering business and commercial property insurance, as well as personal lines cover.<\/p>\n

Commenting on the acquisition, Neil Thornton, Managing Director – North, Brown & Brown Retail, said: \u201cCrosby has built a strong reputation for service and quality over many years, with strong ties to the local business community. I look forward to supporting them as they embark on the next stage of their journey as part of the Brown & Brown team.\u201d<\/p>\n

Stan Crosby, Managing Director, Crosby Insurance Brokers, said: “This partnership marks an exciting new chapter for us. Brown & Brown has a strong culture of care that aligns perfectly with our own, allowing us to retain the personal, tailored approach that Crosby has always delivered.\u201d<\/p>\n

The acquisition has received regulatory approval.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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