Brown & Brown (Europe) Acquires Weatherbys Hamilton, UK-Based Insurance Broker

Brown & Brown (Europe) has acquired UK-based insurance broker Weatherbys Hamilton, which specializes in private client, bloodstock, and farm and estate insurance. The deal, which has cleared regulatory hurdles, has not disclosed financial terms. Weatherbys Hamilton will continue to operate under its name within the Brown & Brown structure. The acquisition follows Brown & Brown's agreement to purchase RSC Topco, the holding entity for Accession Risk Management Group, for a gross purchase price of $9.83bn.

Brown & Brown (Europe) has acquired Weatherbys Hamilton, a UK-based insurance broker specializing in Private Client, Bloodstock, and Farm & Estate insurance. The deal, which has cleared regulatory hurdles, has not disclosed financial terms. Weatherbys Hamilton will continue to operate under its name within the Brown & Brown structure. The acquisition follows Brown & Brown's recent agreement to purchase RSC Topco, the holding entity for Accession Risk Management Group, for a gross purchase price of $9.83bn [3].

Weatherbys Hamilton, founded in 2012, is recognized for its expertise in the bloodstock industry, offering insurance solutions to horse owners, breeders, and trainers. With seven offices across the UK, the firm is a prominent name in the sector. Post-acquisition, all members of the Weatherbys Hamilton team will remain with the business, continuing to operate from their existing locations and trading under the Weatherbys Hamilton name as part of the Brown & Brown team [1][2].

The acquisition is expected to strengthen Brown & Brown’s specialist capabilities and reflect a cultural alignment between the two businesses. Carolyn Callan, CEO Retail at Brown & Brown (Europe), stated, "We’re very pleased to welcome Weatherbys Hamilton to Brown & Brown. It was clear from the beginning that there was true cultural alignment between the two businesses. They bring strong sector specialisation, a fantastic team led by Joint CEOs, Alec and Richard, and a reputation built on trust and service. We look forward to supporting them as they continue to do what they do best" [2].

Roger Weatherby, Chairman of Weatherbys Banking Group, expressed pride in Weatherbys Hamilton's achievements and congratulated the team on the new chapter. He added, "This new chapter marks an exciting opportunity for the business, and we offer our warmest congratulations to Alec, Richard, and everyone at Weatherbys Hamilton as they continue to build on the strong foundations laid over the past decade" [2].

This acquisition is part of Brown & Brown's strategic expansion, which has also included the acquisition of Accession Risk Management Group for $9.83bn. The company has positioned itself as a formidable player in the insurance brokerage landscape, leveraging strategic acquisitions and robust operational performance to drive long-term value [3].

References:
[1] https://coverager.com/brown-brown-acquires-specialist-uk-broker-weatherbys-hamilton/
[2] https://insurance-edge.net/2025/07/24/brown-brown-to-acquire-leading-private-client-bloodstock-broker-weatherbys-hamilton/
[3] https://www.ainvest.com/news/brown-brown-dividend-resilience-strategic-expansion-2507/