Brown & Riding Expanded National Construction Practice
The firm hired two industry veterans to bolster its national construction operations and expertise.
Updated on Sept. 18, 2026 in Construction
Brown & Riding has appointed David Grollman and Matt Grollman to its national construction practice. The addition of these two professionals adds nearly 50 years of combined industry experience to the firm.
Why it matters
The recruitment of experienced personnel indicates a strategic effort to enhance technical expertise and service delivery within the competitive construction insurance and risk sector.
The firm added two professionals with a combined 49 years of industry experience to its national construction practice. This expansion comes as the firm scales its team to address national construction market needs.
The players
Brown & Riding
A wholesale insurance brokerage firm that provides specialized risk management and construction insurance solutions.
David Grollman
An industry veteran with nearly 35 years of experience newly appointed to the firm's national construction practice.
Matt Grollman
A professional with 14 years of industry experience now serving within the firm's national construction practice.
The details
Brown & Riding appointed both individuals directly into its national construction practice. By integrating seasoned experts with distinct tenure levels, the firm aims to deepen its bench strength and capabilities in managing construction-related accounts and risk.
Timeline
September 18, 2026: Brown & Riding announced the new hires.
Market Landscape
This move follows a broader industry trend of firms aggressively recruiting veteran talent to navigate complex, high-stakes construction risk portfolios. It highlights the premium brokerages currently place on securing senior-level expertise to manage technical market demands.
Operators should evaluate whether their current insurance partners have the dedicated construction expertise required for their specific project risk profiles. The arrival of new senior talent at firms like Brown & Riding may signal a shift in service capacity for complex construction accounts.
The takeaway
Firms are increasingly focusing on human capital to differentiate their construction risk capabilities. Monitor your primary brokerage's personnel updates to see if they are adding the depth necessary to support your specific coverage needs.
Further reading
For more on industry shifts, see Construction.
