Brown & Brown, Inc. Names Chris L. Walker as Regional Executive Vice President
January 31 2012 - 6:53PM
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Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE: BRO) today announced that Chris L.
Walker has been elected Regional Executive Vice President of the
Company. Mr. Walker will oversee all of the operations of Arrowhead
General Insurance Agency, Inc., a subsidiary of the Company based
in San Diego, California that was acquired effective January 9,
2012. Mr. Walker will report to J. Hyatt Brown, Chairman and acting
President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company.
Hyatt Brown stated, "In his position as the Chief Executive
Officer of Arrowhead, Chris has demonstrated the leadership skills,
experience and dedication that are the hallmark of Brown &
Brown's senior leadership team. The Arrowhead team, led by Chris,
is a significant addition to the Company's National Programs and
Services Divisions, and we look forward to his participation in the
continued expansion of our offerings and activities."
Mr. Walker has been involved with Arrowhead's business
development strategies, product expansion, acquisitions and the
overall operations and infrastructure since joining the
organization in 2003. Prior to that, he served as Vice Chairman of
Aon Re. Mr. Walker's insurance career began with the reinsurance
intermediary E.W. Blanch Co., where he ultimately served as
Chairman and CEO of E.W. Blanch Holdings. Mr. Walker previously
served as Chairman of the Brokers and Reinsurance Markets
Association.
Brown & Brown, Inc., through its subsidiaries, offers a
broad range of insurance and reinsurance products and services, as
well as risk management, third-party administration, managed health
care, and Medicare set-aside services and programs. Providing
service to business, public entity, individual, trade and
professional association clients nationwide, the Company is ranked
by Business Insurance magazine as the United States' seventh
largest independent insurance intermediary. The Company's Web
address is www.bbinsurance.com.
This press release may contain certain statements relating to
future results which are forward-looking statements. These
statements are not historical facts, but instead represent only the
Company's current belief regarding future events, many of which, by
their nature, are inherently uncertain and outside of the Company's
control. It is possible that the Company's actual results,
financial condition and achievements may differ, possibly
materially, from the anticipated results, financial condition and
achievements contemplated by these forward-looking statements.
Further information concerning the Company and its business,
including factors that potentially could materially affect the
Company's financial results and condition, as well as its other
achievements, are contained in the Company's filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements
made herein are made only as of the date of this release, and the
Company does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or
correct any forward-looking statements to reflect events or
circumstances that subsequently occur or of which the Company
hereafter becomes aware.
Cory T. Walker Chief Financial Officer (386) 239-7250
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