Top & Fastest-Growing Brokerages 2026: proving value beyond price

As premiums fall, the industry's top brokerages are finding new ways to grow
Top & Fastest-Growing Brokerages 2026: proving value beyond price
INSURANCE NEWS
By Insurance Business
21 Oct 2026

Commercial insurance rates have been falling across the Pacific region, yet many brokerages are growing faster than the market around them.

That's one of the standout findings from Insurance Business' Top Brokerages and Fast Brokerages for 2026, where the 20 ranked insurance brokerages achieved median revenue growth of 20.5% over the past year, despite softer market conditions and increasing price competition.

As insurance becomes easier to compare on price alone, leading firms are differentiating themselves through advice, risk management expertise, and deeper client relationships.

These winning brokerages continued to grow while proving value that extends far beyond securing the lowest quote. Their success points to a broader shift in the role of the broker.

Included in this year’s list are:

View the brokerages that made the rankings and learn how they're thriving in a market where advice is becoming as important as the policy itself.

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