Brightway Insurance Earns a Spot on the INC 5000
Jacksonville, Florida, September 16, 2008
The latest edition of the INC 5000 released by the New York-based business magazine Inc. has made it official–Brightway Insurance is the fastest growing privately held property and casualty insurance company in the country. Aside from ranking #6 on the list in the insurance category, this Jacksonville Insurance retailer was placed in the 587th spot overall, making it one of the fastest growing privately held companies of any presently operating in the U.S. Earning a spot on this prestigious list is something most business owners can only dream of, and placing first among all private P&C insurance companies is certainly an indication that this home insurance Jacksonville provider is doing everything right.
Inc., a magazine designed specifically for entrepreneurs and small business owners, has been in circulation since 1979. It is a trusted and very popular publication, with monthly newsstand sales topping 20,000. In 1982, they began ranking the top 500 fastest-growing private companies in the land, eventually expanding the number to 5000. To land a spot on the list, companies must be privately-held, be in business for at least four years, and have earned at least two million dollars during their most recent year of operations.
Brightway Insurance’s designation as a top American company can partly be attributed to the extensive range of options it offers its clients. This provider offers insurance for traditional automobiles, but they can also provide protection for those who own and operate motorcycles, ATV’s, recreational vehicles, and boats. In Florida, where obtaining competitive property insurance can be challenging, they provide access to over 100 options for their clients home and condo insurance, renters’ insurance, as well as term and whole life insurance. Many business owners and contractors also count on Brightway Insurance for financial protection.
Another reason why Brightway Insurance has been able to grow its business so much over the last number of years is that they can offer a more personal touch than larger companies. The agents are known for their honesty and friendliness and for their willingness to work with clients to find the coverage that best suits their unique situation. By working with a large number of regional and national carriers, the company’s agents are also able to secure the most competitively-priced insurance packages for their clients.
The growth of the company certainly shows no signs of slowing down. When David Miller, the current President and CEO, purchased the company in 2003, it had only three employees. By September of 2008, that number had grown to 150. While the company is taking some much-deserved time to celebrate their success, there’s no doubt they’re also looking forward and thinking about how they can make their company even more of a success in the future.
