Brown & Brown joins Financial Executives International partnership

Finance leaders now have a direct line to specialized insurance brokerage expertise as Brown & Brown joins the Financial Executives International (FEI) Strategic Partnership Program. The collaboration aims to provide CFOs and controllers with actionable data to navigate the rising costs of healthcare and complex workforce benefit mandates.

Corp and Tech·September 23, 2026·reads: 1,429

The partnership connects FEI’s network of corporate financial executives with Brown & Brown’s analytical resources. As companies face increasing pressure to balance talent retention with fiscal discipline, the brokerage will provide guidance on plan optimization, pharmacy cost management, and regulatory compliance. Andrej Suskavcevic, president and CEO of FEI, noted that these expenses have become a primary focus for his members, necessitating specialized input to manage bottom-line impacts.

Josh Conklin, North American Employee Benefits Sales Leader at Brown & Brown, emphasized that the firm intends to offer data-driven strategies to help finance teams manage healthcare investment. The brokerage, which operates globally with approximately 23,000 professionals, will provide FEI members with market intelligence covering emerging cost drivers and total rewards trends. This integration allows financial decision-makers to access specific expertise on risk management and healthcare forecasting alongside their standard peer networking and professional development resources.