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J. Hyatt Brown

J. Hyatt Brown

J. Hyatt Brown (#1556)

Global Rank #1556
Country Rank #554
Country United States

J. Hyatt Brown is listed among the world billionaires tracked by Iconic Billionaires.

  • $ 3 B
  • Insurance
  • United States
  • M
  • 89 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #1,556
Country Rank #554
Net Worth $2.7B
Previous Worth $2.8B
Worth Change -$0.1B
Country United States
Industry Insurance
Age 89 Years
Gender M
Worth As Of May 4, 2026
Last Refreshed 28 Jul 2026, 12:00 AM
Residence Ormond Beach, Florida
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Profile Data

Personal Stats

Age 89
Source Of Wealth Insurance
Self Made Score 5
Philanthropy Score 2
Residence Ormond Beach, Florida
Citizenship United States
Marital Status Married
Education Bachelor of Arts/Science, University of Florida
Net Worth Change -$0.1B -3.6% from previous worth
Previous Net Worth $2.8B
Current Net Worth $2.7B

Worth as of May 4, 2026

About Me

J. Hyatt Brown chairs New York Stock Exchange-traded Brown & Brown, the fourth largest insurance brokerage in the U.S. His father, J. Adrian Brown, cofounded the company in Daytona Beach in 1939, and Hyatt became CEO in 1961. Under Hyatt, Brown & Brown grew from a local, family-owned business into a firm with over 15,000 employees and 500 locations worldwide. Hyatt's son J. Powell Brown took over as CEO in 2009; the elder Brown remains chairman. J. Hyatt Brown owns 15% of Brown & Brown, which trades on the New York stock exchange.

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Did You Know?

Brown was elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 1972 and served as the Speaker of the House in Florida from 1978 to 1980.

The Cici and Hyatt Brown museum in Daytona Beach, Florida, is home to the largest collection of Florida art in the world.

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking J. Hyatt Brown's net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

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Current Net Worth: $2.7B (May 4, 2026)

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