Brown & Brown establishes first retail broking operation in Canada

Brown & Brown, Inc. has today announced the acquisition of Highcourt Partners Limited and its subsidiaries eUnderwriters and CLIS.

Highcourt Partners Limited was founded in 2011 as an entrepreneurial international insurance brokerage and risk consulting firm. It became Highcourt Breckles Group (HBG) in April 2021, when it merged with the Toronto-based insurance agency Breckles Group.

Per the terms of the transaction, HBG will operate within the Brown & Brown retail segment and will continue to be led by Mark McKay, HBG chief executive officer. Following the completion of the deal, McKay will report to Mary Raveling, Brown & Brown senior vice president and retail senior leader and become a member of the Brown & Brown senior leadership council.

Meanwhile, HBG will establish the first retail brokerage operation for Brown & Brown in Canada.

Commenting on the deal, McKay said: “This combination with Brown & Brown is very positive for our customers and colleagues and we look forward to continuing to build out and expand our offerings. Together, we have a well-run insurance brokerage focused on customer service with a local presence and global capabilities through Brown & Brown. This foundation will serve us well as we invest and grow our Canadian footprint as part of the Brown & Brown team.”