TAMPA, FL, Mar 28, 2006 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Brown & Brown, Inc. today announced that its Brown & Brown Professional Liability Brokers(SM) brokerage operation has generated more than $3 million in gross premium since commencing operations in June 2005. Located in Tampa, Florida, this wholesale brokerage has quickly established itself in the lawyers' professional liability marketplace by creating successful relationships with the industry's carriers and agents. Comprised primarily of attorneys, the group specializes in lawyers' professional liability insurance for law firms nationwide with more than ten attorneys and firms of all sizes with hard-to-place areas of practice, distressed claims histories, or excess coverage needs.
"We believe our rapid growth is a result of our intense focus and understanding of the lawyers' professional liability market," said Toby Bonar, Esq. who leads the group. "Our carriers appreciate the in-depth analysis we provide with each submission, and our agents thrive on the competitive quotes that we bring to the table."
To receive quotes from Brown & Brown Professional Liability Brokers(SM), please contact Toby Bonar at tbonar@bbprograms.com for firms with more than 20 attorneys or David Lazzaroni, Esq. at dlazzaroni@bbprograms.com for firms with one to 19 attorneys.
Brown & Brown Professional Liability Brokers(SM) is a unit within Brown & Brown, Inc., a publicly held insurance intermediary traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: BRO). Brown & Brown is ranked as the 7th largest insurance intermediary organization in the United States by Business Insurance magazine.
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Contact: Toby Bonar Brown & Brown Professional Liability Brokers(SM) 866-551-0873 ext. 1 Phone 813-222-4321 fax
SOURCE: Brown & Brown, Inc.