Brown and Brown to acquire private client and bloodstock broker

Brown and Brown Europe has agreed to acquire private client and bloodstock broker Weatherbys Hamilton.

Founded in 2012, Weatherbys Hamilton is known for providing specialist insurance cover to owners, breeders, trainers and their horses.

The firm operates from seven locations across the UK, including Wellingborough, London, Edinburgh, Penrith, Horsham, Swindon and Newmarket.

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 existing name.

Carolyn Callan, chief executive for retail at Brown and Brown Europe, said: “We’re very pleased to welcome Weatherbys Hamilton to Brown and 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 and a reputation built on trust and service.

“We look forward to supporting them as they continue to do what they do best.”

‘Strong relationship’

Weatherbys Hamilton was founded as a joint venture between Weatherbys Bank, owned by the Weatherbys family and executive chairman Charles Hamilton.

The firm was later joined by founding partners Alec Moore, Richard Chugg, Beth Sharkey and William Johnson.

Hamilton said: “Weatherbys Hamilton has always been about deep relationships, specialist experience and doing things the right way. I’m proud of what we’ve built and excited to see the business continue to grow within Brown and Brown.

“Weatherbys Hamilton has always had a strong relationship with Brown and Brown and I know they’ll carry forward everything that makes this firm special.”