Brown & Brown of Illinois Acquires VistaNational Insurance Group

National Bank Holdings Corporation Acquires Vista Bancshares / Vista Bank

January 13, 2026

Financial Services

National Bank Holdings Corporation (NBHC) has completed its acquisition of Vista Bancshares, Inc. and its banking subsidiary Vista Bank, expanding NBHC's footprint into key growth markets including Dallas–Fort Worth, Austin, Lubbock and Palm Beach. The combined organization is positioned with approximately $12.6 billion in pro forma assets following the transaction.

Brown & Brown Acquires Irvine Commercial Insurance Brokers

October 10, 2025

Financial Services

Brown & Brown Inc. has acquired Irvine Commercial Insurance Brokers Limited, a Kenilworth-based insurance broker specialising in commercial and SME insurance products. The firm's founders, John Townsley and Matthew Finch, and their staff will remain in Kenilworth and will report into Brown & Brown's UK operations, strengthening Brown & Brown's presence in the Midlands.

Brown & Brown Acquires Substantially All Assets of Berry Insurance Group

January 4, 2021

Insurance

Brown & Brown of Ohio, LLC, a subsidiary of Brown & Brown, Inc., has acquired substantially all of the assets of Berry Insurance Group. The acquisition adds Berry’s Terrace Park and Lebanon, Ohio offices and team to Brown & Brown’s retail presence in Ohio; Mark Berry will continue to lead the Berry team and report to Brown & Brown's Regional President.

Brown & Brown, Inc. Acquires the Assets of Hillco Insurance

March 6, 2024

Insurance

Brown & Brown, Inc. has acquired the assets of Hillco Insurance, a Dallas-area insurance agency founded by Hunter Hill. Hillco's team will join Brown & Brown's Dallas office and continue to be led by Hunter Hill, enhancing Brown & Brown's capabilities in high-net-worth personal lines and commercial insurance in the Dallas market.

Brown & Brown Acquires Rodman Insurance Agency

November 12, 2018

Insurance

Brown & Brown of Massachusetts, LLC (part of Brown & Brown, Inc.) has acquired substantially all of the assets of Rodman Insurance Agency, Inc. The Rodman team will continue to operate from its Needham, Massachusetts office under existing leadership; the agency reported approximately $9.5 million in annual revenue and serves commercial customers across the Northeast.

Brown & Brown, Inc. Acquires Assets of The Canopy Group

October 3, 2024

Insurance

A subsidiary of Brown & Brown, Inc. has acquired the assets of The Canopy Group, a multiline insurance agency based in Le Sueur, Minnesota. The Canopy Group's principals Paul Borchert and Jeff McDonald will continue to lead operations as the acquisition expands Brown & Brown's personal lines and small-business commercial offerings in Minnesota.