Congratulations to Highstreet Insurance Partners, winners of the 2026 Broker Smackdown competition. In their first-ever Broker Smackdown, Rob Jackson, Chris Sumnar, Tony Purvis, and Cole Gruber took the title over finalist teams from Amwins, Burns & Wilcox, Ecclesia Group, and Hylant. The Highstreet team is invited to London this May for The Council at Lloyd’s.
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By Katie Arriaga
Highstreet Insurance Partners Named 2026 Broker Smackdown Champions
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