Our Story
Braishfield was founded and established in 1984 in New York, New York. Braishfield offices opened in Clifton, NJ, Boston, Mass. and Philadelphia, PA. in 1986. In a few short years, an impressive client list was established comprised of Fortune 500, international and middle market businesses. Braishfield represented all major insurance markets and offered a viable alternative to the “alphabet houses” which dominated the market in the late 1980s. We have expanded into other states and product lines over the past 32 years. Our business is written exclusively through retail independent agents, brokers, and exclusive Allstate agents. We are headquartered in Orlando, Florida, and have the ability to provide service and write business throughout all 50 states. Our company has grown as a result of a results-oriented and entrepreneurial culture that focuses on providing exceptional customer service to our clients. Maintaining excellent relationships with carriers enables us to provide our clients with a one-stop solution for their insurance needs.
Founded in New York
January 1, 1984
Braishfield was established at 100 Wall Street, NY, as a Property & Casualty and Employee Benefits retail brokerage.
Offices expand to other states
January 1, 1986
Braishfield offices open in New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania.
Establishes branch in Melbourne
June 1, 1992
Braishfield opens a branch in Melbourne, FL.
Relocates to Orlando
January 1, 1998
Braishfield moves their Florida operations to larger Orlando facilities.
Acquired by Brown & Brown
January 1, 2005
Brown & Brown, Inc announces the acquisition of substantially all of the assets related to the commercial business, including program and wholesale brokerage business, of the Orlando, Florida operations of Braishfield Associates, Inc. The management team and commercial underwriting staff located in the Braishfield Orlando office remain unchanged. Braishfield operates as an independent stand alone profit center for Brown & Brown and will continue to operate as Braishfield Associates, Inc.
Contracted with ETI
January 1, 2010
Braishfield is pleased to announce a contract with ETI to offer Premium Financing via Braishfield’s Web Portal system.
Recognized by USLI
April 1, 2010
After only one and a half years, Braishfield is recognized by United States Liability Insurance Company and awarded their ‘Elite Agent’ status.