Wholesale consolidation creates opportunities for independents: Brown & Riding

M&A and panel consolidation involving the largest wholesale
brokers is creating opportunities for the next tier of
intermediaries as independent retailers look for alternatives,
according to Brown & Riding CEO Jeff Rodriguez.
BB&T's recently completed acquisition of Swett &
Crawford effectively reduced the number of wholesale giants from
four to three.
With Swett added to a BB&T stable that includes CRC and
Crump, the only other two $200mn+ revenue wholesalers in the market
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