Our History

Brown & Brown of Washington stands for excellence in insurance consulting and brokerage. With offices in the Northwest, the company serves clients regionally, nationally, and internationally. Currently, the firm places more than $200 million in insurance premiums, ranking it among the eight largest such organizations in the United States and ninth largest in the world by Business Insurance Magazine.

From its founding in 1888, Brown & Brown of Washington has grown into a highly regarded, solutions-centered insurance organization with a staff of more than 160 seasoned insurance professionals. Our clients benefit from working with motivated and productive employees who understand the importance of integrity, excellence and achieving measurable results for their clients. We can best serve our clients by building long-term relationships that provide customized solutions to their risk management and employee benefit needs.

The firm's growth is both significant and purposeful, allowing it to blend the disciplines of property and casualty insurance and employee benefits into a unified entity capable of meeting the most demanding risk management challenges.

As a risk management and insurance resource for its customers, Brown & Brown has in-house professional capabilities rarely found in insurance brokerage firms. By adhering to a "best practices" standard in all we do, we help change the way companies manage risk and protect their vital assets.

We believe it is important for our client-partners to understand how we view ourselves a company. We see Brown & Brown as a relationship-driven, knowledge-focused, and community-committed organization providing unparalleled solutions and services.

When it comes to innovative insurance programs, standards of excellence and commitment to our customers, Brown & Brown of Washington is building a lasting legacy that remains true to its shared values. While our clients focus on growing their businesses, we focus on protecting them.