Benzinga | May 25, 2021 08:13AM EDT

Brown & Brown Absence Services Group Says Expands Offerings With Solutions Powered By PDA

Brown & Brown Absence Services Group, a provider of value-driven solutions that meet the evolving needs of disability insurance companies and self-insured entities, a subsidiary Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE:BRO), announced today that it will expand its offerings with solutions powered by PDA. This transition is part of a year-long rebranding strategy launched in February 2021, with the firm's SSDI advocacy business lines updating their name. In addition to the alignment with the broader organization, this change now fully reflects the more than 80 years of proven success of its parent company, Brown & Brown, Inc.

With these expanded offerings, Brown & Brown Absence Services Group will serve group insurance carriers, employers, and third-party administrators with disability resources and advisory solutions and plans to develop additional products and services along the absence continuum. This centralization also allows the firm to offer loyal customers increased value and access to additional benefits, such as benchmarking reports and industry think-tank sessions. These latter two services are part of the Elite and Premier Partner programs, launched alongside the rebrand, are available exclusively to customers who utilize multiple business lines.

CEO of Brown & Brown Absence Services Group, Michael Shunney, comments, "For years our businesses have led the market separately with advocacy and advisory services, but we have always believed the maximum benefit for our customers resides in the end-to-end solutions we can deliver. We are delighted to bring these services together and, more importantly, enhance our value to customers."

Michael Cleveland, President of Professional Disability Associates, notes, "As an industry executive with more than 30 years of experience in claims management, I was always seeking innovative ways for our team to integrate operations for greater efficiency and increased value for our employer customers and claimants. Together with Brown & Brown Absence Services Group, we are pleased to now be in a position to bring forth the comprehensive services that meet the market need and help our customers stand out from the pack."