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Burns & Wilcox Announces New Sponsorship with PGA Golfer Max Homa

Company also extends sponsorship agreements with Webb Simpson and Jimmy Walker

Farmington Hills, Mich. (March 11, 2021)Burns & Wilcox, a globally recognized leader in wholesale insurance brokerage and underwriting, today announced its sponsorship of professional golfer and two-time PGA Tour winner Max Homa. The company is also extending its sponsorships of seven-time winner Webb Simpson, whose notable victories include the 2018 Players Championship and 2012 U.S. Open, along with six-time winner Jimmy Walker, the 2016 PGA Champion.

“Burns & Wilcox is proud to welcome Max Homa to our team of champions,” said Alan Jay Kaufman, President, Chairman and CEO, H.W. Kaufman Group, parent company of Burns & Wilcox. “Max, along with Webb and Jimmy, share our core values of integrity, hard work, competitiveness and professionalism. Importantly, they serve as global ambassadors for Burns & Wilcox, which elevates our brand even further.”

Homa, currently ranked no. 38 in the world, won the 2021 Genesis Invitational and the 2019 Wells Fargo Championship. His sponsorship begins today at the opening round of the Players Championship.

“We have great memories of The Players Championship, especially in 2018 when Webb and Jimmy pulled a remarkable 1-2 finish,” added Kaufman. “We are all wishing them success this weekend.”

As part of the sponsorship, Homa will wear the Burns & Wilcox logo on his right chest and participate in events featuring Burns & Wilcox associates, clients and partners. He will also be involved with the company’s signature philanthropic initiative, Champions & Charities.

“I am honored to join Team Burns & Wilcox and be in the company of Major-winning golfers, Webb Simpson and Jimmy Walker,” said Homa. “Joining a winning team is energizing and motivating, especially as this new season begins.”

Burns & Wilcox also has an official sponsorship with the 11-time Stanley Cup Champion Detroit Red Wings. The company’s logo is visible at center ice of Little Caesars Arena.

To learn more about Team Burns & Wilcox, visit https://www.burnsandwilcox.com/sponsorships/.

About Burns & Wilcox:
Burns & Wilcox is the insurance industry’s leading wholesale insurance broker and underwriting manager internationally recognized for its expertise in commercial and professional liability, property, environmental, marine and personal insurance.

Burns & Wilcox is a member of H.W. Kaufman Group, which has over 60 offices across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom and employs more than 2,000 professionals. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Metro Detroit, H.W. Kaufman Group also includes: Burns & Wilcox Brokerage, Burns & Wilcox Canada, Atain Insurance Companies, Afirm, Global Excess Partners, RB Jones, Stonemark, Minuteman Adjusters, Kaufman Institute and London-based, Burns & Wilcox United Kingdom, Chesterfield Insurance Brokers, Lochain Patrick, Cranbrook Underwriting and Node International. More information can be found at www.burnsandwilcox.com or www.hwkaufman.com.

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