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About Us

Founded in 2008, Brightway Insurance is a rapidly growing, technology-enabled insurance distribution platform. Following the acquisition of GlobalGreen Insurance Agency in late 2025, Brightway now has more than $1.7 billion in annual written premium, making us the 2nd largest agency franchise network in the country.

Bright ideas right from the start

Brightway was founded on a simple but powerful vision of people helping people.


From day one, our co-founders built a culture centered on creating mutually beneficial outcomes for agents, clients, and carriers.


As we continue to grow and adapt to a changing world, our core belief remains the same—we all achieve success when we help others reach their full potential.

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Miller Brothers

Our founders

Brothers David and Michael Miller launched Brightway Insurance to empower independent agents and create opportunities for entrepreneurs while delivering unmatched value to consumers. Hear directly from them about how they turned their vision of people helping people into a scalable, industry-leading business.

Brightway Award

Brightway Founders Award

The Founders Award recognizes Agents and Producers who exemplify our core philosophy—prioritizing the success of others and strengthening the entire Brightway ecosystem.


Honorees demonstrate:

  • • Exceptional leadership

  • • Selflessness

  • • A commitment to creating long-term value for clients, agents, and carriers

At Brightway, we celebrate those who uplift others—because when one of us succeeds, we all do.

Entrepreneur Franchise 500
Franchise Gator 2021
Tech Awards 2021
Top Franchises 2021
Excellence in Customer Service Award 2021
Forbes Best Franchises 2015
Franchise Awards 2021
Hot 100 Insurance Business 2022
Fast and Serious 2022
Inc
Franchise top 400
Fast 50

Our History

2008

Miller brothers establish Brightway Insurance in Jacksonville, Florida

2011

100,000th policy is sold

2012

100th franchise location opens

2013

Brightway named the #1 insurance franchise by Entrepreneur magazine

2015

Brightway named the #1 Franchise to Buy in America by Forbes Magazine

2018

Annualized written premium reaches $500 million

2019

Brightway named the #1 Franchise in Entrepreneur magazine for the 2nd time

2020

200th franchise location opens

2022

Brightway named #1 insurance franchise by Franchise Times

2023

Brightway Insurance Ranks Third on Yahoo! List of Top 20 Affordable Franchises with High Profits

2024

Reached $1.3B in premium, launched new tech called Fusion built with Brightway owners and opened regional hub office in Charlotte, NC

2025

Acquired GlobalGreen Insurance Agency, expanding into new U.S. markets

Brightway by the numbers

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$ 1.4 Billion+

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Offices Across the Country

We believe in being bullish about your future

Meet the Leadership team


See what our franchisees have to say.

Maegan Lunte

Maegan Lunte

Brightway, The Lunte Family Agency Wylie, TX

"Being a Brightway Agency Owner allows me to fulfill all my career ambitions without limitations. In return, the success I have provides directly for my family and community. It is incredible to bring 15 years of industry experience to making sure my community is adequately protected. For me, it is not just about making a lifestyle for my family, but for bettering my community. I finally feel a sense of purpose with my career."

Ben Rodriguez

Ben Rodriguez

Brightway, The Ben Rodriguez Agency New Orleans, LA and Brightway, The Johnson-Rodriguez Agency Baton Rouge, LA

"Louisiana was a brand-new state for Brightway and when I opened my doors, I had access to more than a dozen insurance companies. Where I came from, I had access to exactly one company. Combining my expertise with a wide variety of insurance markets makes my offering invaluable to my customers."

Joseph Janicki

Joseph Janicki

Brightway, The Janicki Agency

“I’m so grateful to be a part of an organization that cares so deeply about our success and proactively works with us to find ways to better serve our clients.”

Mike Hatmaker

Mike Hatmaker

Brightway, Largo South Largo, FL

"There is nothing I could have done for the last nine years that would have provided for my family and myself as well as having been part of Brightway."

Bobby Raymond

Bobby Raymond

Brightway, Fort Caroline Jacksonville, FL

"For me, the Brightway business model has two very important keys: access to a wide range of carriers that allow us to meet our clients’ needs, and a service center that lets agencies focus on continually growing new business."

Sam Kassar

Sam Kassar

Brightway, The Kassar Agency Naples, FL and Brightway, Bonita Springs Bonita Springs, FL

"The number of carriers that Brightway works with was simply much better than what was offered by other companies. As a former captive agent for a national carrier, I know how important is to have choices when it comes to finding the right coverage for my customers."

Quincy Vinson

Quincy Vinson

Brightway, The Vinson Family Agency Stone Mountain, GA

"Having the ability to offer my customers various options for insurance coverage and at the same time provide competitive pricing along with excellent customer service—that’s why we say Brightway is a Win, Win, Win opportunity for everyone!"

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Complete this form to learn about our culture, products, partners, and franchise model. Strong preference is given to candidates with P&C insurance experience or those actively working in a referral-driven industry (e.g., real estate or mortgage lending).