Hays Companies is one of the nation's leading property casualty, employee benefits and private client consultants. We have of ... fices nationwide and global representation in 500 cities around the world. Jim Hays and partners founded Hays in 1994 on a customer-centric principle that blends creative ideas and quality customer service. To this day, that entrepreneurial spirit remains fundamental to the Hays culture, guiding and empowering innovative thinkers always working in our clients’ best interest. By rethinking the way companies manage risk, our experts create industry-leading solutions while simultaneously maintaining relationships that extend beyond that of a traditional broker. Hays’ industry expertise, combined with cutting-edge data analytics drives successful outcomes and cost-savings for our clients. Hays Companies was acquired by Brown & Brown, Inc. in November 2018, and operates as a region inside of Brown & Brown’s Retail Segment. Brown & Brown, Inc. is the fifth-largest insurance brokerage in the United States as ranked by Business Insurance magazine. Connect with us at www.hayscompanies.com. read more