DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Feb. 24, 2026 – Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE: BRO) (“the Company”) today announced that ten of its retail insurance brokers have been recognized as 2026 Power Brokers® by Risk & Insurance magazine.

The annual awards, regarded as a benchmark of excellence in the insurance and risk management industry, celebrate professionals who have demonstrated exceptional risk solutions, customer service and industry knowledge over the past year.

“In today’s increasingly complex world, our customers face risk and liability challenges that require specialty knowledge to deliver innovative, tailored solutions,” said John Esposito, North American sales leader, Brown & Brown. “The teammates named as Power Brokers honorees embody these qualities and the forward-thinking approach needed to address these challenges head-on. We are proud to celebrate their remarkable contributions in solving complex risks and delivering meaningful solutions for our customers.”

The ten teammates honored as 2026 Power Brokers® across six industry categories are:

Winner

• Philip Johnson – Workers’ Compensation
• Sandy Leon – Private Client
• Boyce Morin – Education
• Nadine Vasquez – Specialty Insurance
• Christopher Wise – Fine Art

 Finalist

• Sarah Court – Fine Art
• Kristen Devine – Education
• Emily Schaffer – Fine Art
• Sherry Thayer – Private Equity / M&A
• Blair Wunderlich – Fine Art

This year’s winners and finalists joined Brown & Brown with the August 2025 acquisition of Risk Strategies. Combining the organizations has deepened and broadened specialty knowledge and experience across a wide range of focus industries and product lines, delivering more insights, expanded resources, and additional capabilities to meet customers’ ever-evolving insurance and risk management needs.

About Brown & Brown Inc.

Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE: BRO) is a leading insurance brokerage firm delivering comprehensive and customized insurance solutions and specialization since 1939. With a global presence spanning 700+ locations and a team of more than 23,000 professionals, we are dedicated to delivering scalable, innovative strategies for our customers at every step of their growth journey. Learn more at BBrown.com.

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