National Program’s acquisition strategy This article originally published in Insurance Business’s special section on M&As in Spring 2021. Today’s MGAs are engines of profitable growth, heating up the M&A space, say Steve Bouker, Arrowhead EVP, and Chris Walker, Arrowhead CEO and president of Brown & Brown National Programs. Both have 30-plus years of experience and… Read More
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How Quick Quote’s innovative technology helped streamline the quoting process
Quick Quote takes the “work” out of workers’ comp Although it’s a vital coverage for every business, workers’ compensation is complicated and often difficult to quote and write. Arrowhead, part of National Programs, launched an online system that radically streamlined the process several years ago. Called Quick Quote, the platform was upgraded last fall to… Read More
Arrowhead’s “lift-out” model fuels growth
In its nearly 30-year history, Arrowhead General Insurance Agency, Inc., a National Programs company, has grown by being flexible, able to pivot at almost a moment’s notice to take advantage of a market opportunity. “We like to say innovation is our middle name, and since we’re a tech-forward company, the transition to teleworking for our… Read More
Partner vs. vendor: When working with startups, the distinction matters
By Ted Stuckey, as published in Carrier Management It’s hard to ignore the energy and attention that Insurtech startups have brought to our industry over the last several years. And with that energy, more insurance carriers and MGAs such as National Programs that are looking for a competitive edge and new revenue streams are turning… Read More
Case study: How a carrier program “lift-out” grew Automotive Aftermarket
When Arrowhead took up Zurich’s challenge of growing Automotive Aftermarket, assuming management of their program in 2012, they began looking for ways to offer a wider range of market opportunities for their producers. Arrowhead General Insurance Agency, Inc., is one of Brown & Brown’s National Programs companies. Over the years their executive team had noted… Read More
How today’s MGAs can simplify and add value to carriers and agents
How does an MGA add value to both their carrier(s) and their producers? Niels Seebeck, chief underwriting officer of Arrowhead Risk Managers Program, answered this question with some valuable advice for all MGAs and PAs looking to grow their business. Part of National Programs, Arrowhead Risk Managers is a nationwide E&S property program for wind-driven… Read More
Loan Protector Joins Proctor Financial
Brown & Brown acquisition of Loan Protector In March 2020, Loan Protector Insurance Services agreed to be acquired by Brown & Brown to combine forces with Proctor Financial, Inc. Both leaders in the lender-placed insurance industry, the acquisition integrated two respected companies to deliver the strongest solution to their collective clients. With nearly 50 years… Read More
A case study in innovation: Arrowhead Daily Rental Program
How Arrowhead created a drive to excellence for auto dealers’ loaner vehicles When leaders in Arrowhead’s Automotive Aftermarket Program saw a need in the marketplace to help auto dealers better organize and insure their loaner vehicles, the team stepped in with a solution: Daily Rental Program. Arrowhead is part of Brown & Brown’s National Programs, a… Read More