Brown & Brown Dealer Services has acquired Rainmaker Advisory, according to an announcement from J. Scott Penny, chief acquisitions officer of Brown & Brown, and Ryan Hanlon, owner of Rainmaker.
Hanlon is a seasoned advisor regarding F&I product and reinsurance planning for auto and RV dealers, according to his company’s new parent organization. The Rainmaker operations will join Brown & Brown Dealer Services under the leadership of Mike Neal. Ryan and the Rainmaker team will continue operating from their offices in Ventura, Calif.
“We are excited about the capabilities that Ryan and his team bring to BBDS, both in their depth of knowledge to further enhance our capabilities for our dealer customers and in establishing a West Coast presence for our broader team,” Neal said. “Our shared values of customer-first focus along with best-in-class industry knowledge confirm that the Rainmaker team is a natural fit for Brown & Brown Dealer Services. We look forward to our future together.”
Added Hanlon: “We are thrilled to join the BBDS team and enthusiastic about the collaborative opportunities created by this acquisition. BBDS has an incredibly talented team and resources that will allow us to better serve our dealer customers. The future is bright, and we are grateful for the opportunity to build a West Coast presence with Brown & Brown.”