DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Sept. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — J. Scott Penny, Chief Acquisitions Officer of Brown & Brown, Inc. BROTHERSand Scott Smithwick and Chris Smithwick announced today that Brown & Brown of Massachusetts, Inc., a subsidiary of Brown & Brown, Inc., has acquired substantially all of the assets of Smithwick & Mariners Insurance, MidCoast Insurance and Chapman & Chapman Insurance ( together Smithwick & Mariners).
Originally formed in 1987 to serve the marine industry (marinas, yacht clubs, boat builders, fishing vessels, tugboat companies and yachts) Smithwick & Mariners has evolved its capabilities to provide innovative risk solutions to business owners and individuals throughout Maine and the greater New England area. Smithwick & Mariners businesses are managed by Scott Smithwick and Chris Smithwick. Post-acquisition, the Smithwick & Mariners team will continue to operate from its existing offices in Maine, Massachusetts and New Hampshire and operate within Brown & Brown’s retail segment. Scott and Chris will continue to lead the team, reporting to Don McGowan, a regional president of Brown & Brown’s retail segment.
Don McGowan said, “Smithwick & Mariners businesses are recognized in Maine and throughout New England for their experience and industry knowledge of commercial fishing, marine and private yachting. Scott, Chris and their dedicated team have a long and mutually successful relationship with their shippers which enables them to offer world class insurance solutions to their customers. We are confident that we share the same culture of customer-centric solutions and look forward to welcoming her to the Brown & Brown team.”
Scott Smithwick stated, “The Smithwick & Mariners team is delighted to partner with a company like Brown & Brown that has the same level of commitment to its customers, shippers and employees that we have shown over the past 35 years. We are very convinced of this. This partnership will help…
