Our Acquisition Story

H.W. Kaufman Group is a family owned, privately held, and independent company. Its third-generation leadership is focused on long-term partnerships which supports Kaufman’s global infrastructure as a specialty insurance holding company.

Kaufman is not beholden to Wall Street or outsiders unlike other public entities and private equity backed firms in the insurance industry. The culture and people are critical to our organization as we continue to seek the right fit to join our business. With over 40+ acquisitions over 55 years, we have a track record of successfully integrating acquired businesses and driving long-term growth.

H.W. Kaufman Group is dedicated to expanding in markets across the globe.

Our investments in innovative technology, talent and global infrastructure ensures strong integration and development.

Our diversified business model has provided ever-evolving opportunities in the marketplace as we invest in new companies.

We are actively seeking to acquire wholesalers, specialty insurance product distribution and managing general agents.

When you join Kaufman, you gain immediate access to

Global markets including Europe, South America and the Middle East

Over 2,000 Kaufman associates with a wide range of insurance product expertise placing business in 90+ countries.

Training and professional development programs developed through Kaufman Institute.

Market-leading technology to support growing business needs.

Corporate support departments including

Operations and Infrastructure

Information Technology

Human Resources

Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations

Finance and Accounting

Legal and Compliance

A History of Growth Through Acquisition

Through a succession of prudent acquisitions, technological developments, and organic expansion, H.W. Kaufman Group has achieved yearly premium revenue of over $3 billion.

1980

Acquisition of RB Jones. Founded in 1905, RB Jones is a leader in providing specialty risk coverage solutions to brokers, agents and wholesalers, including: Commercial Marine, Excess Energy, Commercial Property, Professional, Flood, Builders Risk, Terrorism, Inland Marine and other unique products.

2001

Acquired in 2021, formerly Frankford Mutual Insurance Company from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, founded in 1843.

2012

Burns & Wilcox goes international with the acquisition of Chesterfield Insurance Group UK and Chesterfield Insurance Group Canada, which is rebranded as Burns & Wilcox Canada

2012

Founded in 1997 in New York, GEP specialized in providing unique and exclusive capacity in commercial property insurance for a wide array of clients from multi-nationals to smaller, single-location businesses. Rebranded to RB Jones in 2022.

2024

Expansion into the Middle East with an investment into CARE Insurance Brokers, rebranded as Burns & Wilcox UAE.

2014

Acquisition of L&L Auditing Services and Lochain Patrick Insurance Brokers.

Our Acquisition Timeline

Since our founding in 1969, we have developed into a leading international network of insurance firms. We staff more than 60 offices worldwide that conduct business in over 90 countries, and we’re just getting started.