Brown & Brown, Inc. acquires the assets of J. Kevin Campbell Agency
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Dec. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- J. Scott Penny, chief acquisitions officer of Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE:BRO), and Kevin Campbell, principal of the J. Kevin Campbell Agency, Inc. (“Campbell Agency”), today announced that a subsidiary of Brown & Brown, Inc. has acquired the assets of the Campbell Agency.
The Campbell Agency was founded in 1991 by Kevin Campbell, with a focus on delivering best-in-class workers’ compensation insurance solutions for its customers. Kian Ostovar joined the organization in 2004, establishing an office in Gainesville, Florida, to service joint customers of the agency across north and central Florida. Kevin and Kian will bring their workers’ compensation experience to Brown & Brown offices in Tampa and Ocala, respectively.
Mike Keeby, senior vice president – Retail segment, stated, “Kevin, Kian and the Campbell Agency team are recognized by carriers and customers for their deep knowledge of the workers’ compensation landscape, and we are excited to bring their collective experience and focus on workers' compensation insurance solutions to the Brown & Brown team.”
Kevin Campbell said, “For 34 years, we faced each other in the marketplace as competitors. Today, we’re proud to stand together as teammates.”
Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE: BRO) is a leading insurance brokerage firm delivering comprehensive and customized insurance solutions and specialization since 1939. With a global presence spanning 700+ locations and a team of more than 23,000 professionals, we are dedicated to delivering scalable, innovative strategies for our customers at every step of their growth journey. Learn more at BBrown.com.
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