DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., June 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brown & Brown, Inc. ( BRO ) (“the Company”) today announced the appointment of Corey Lewis as retail global head of tax insurance, joining the firm’s private equity and M&A services practice. Based in New York, Lewis will report to Neil Krauter and lead the continued expansion of Brown & Brown’s transactional tax capabilities globally.

In this newly established leadership role, Lewis will be responsible for building and leading a specialized team focused on delivering transactional tax solutions that support clients navigating increasingly complex mergers and acquisitions, potential tax exposures, evolving transaction structures, and the tax credit landscape. His appointment further strengthens Brown & Brown’s commitment to investing in the specialized capabilities needed to help customers around the world address emerging risks and opportunities across the deal landscape.

“Corey brings deep specialization, entrepreneurial leadership, and a strong track record of building market-leading solutions that deliver meaningful value to customers,” said Neil Krauter, senior leader within the Company’s private equity and M&A services practice. “As transaction structures continue to evolve and customers face increasing complexity, Corey’s experience and market insight will further strengthen our ability to provide innovative, specialized solutions while accelerating our long-term growth strategy.”

Lewis joins Brown & Brown ( BRO ) from Aon, where he most recently served as a managing director and a member of the North America Transaction Solutions Operating Committee. Throughout his career, Lewis has established himself as a recognized industry leader and trusted advisor in the tax transactional risk solutions space. He has been featured in leading industry publications and is a frequent speaker at conferences and customer forums focused on tax insurance and transaction trends. He has also been recognized multiple times by Risk & Insurance magazine as both a Power Broker and Rising Star.

“Brown & Brown continues to invest in talent and specialized experience that enhance our ability to serve customers and trading partners,” said Lewis. “I am excited to join an organization with such a strong culture and entrepreneurial mindset, and I look forward to building a differentiated tax transactional platform that supports customers around the world.”

About Brown & Brown, Inc. ( BRO )

Brown & Brown, Inc. ( BRO ) is a leading insurance brokerage firm delivering comprehensive and customized insurance solutions and specialization since 1939. With a global presence spanning more than 700+ locations and a team of approximately 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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