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“Being true to who we are is key; we are purely a referral-based business. There is zero marketing or advertising”
Adam Rakowski,
Ortus Financial
Daniel Filbey is a principal, senior vice president, and broker at Brown & Riding. Since joining the firm in 2016, he has progressed rapidly through multiple roles, and in 2022, became one of the youngest shareholders in the company’s history.
Filbey specializes in complex property risks and is known for delivering clear, effective solutions in challenging market conditions. His work includes structuring large, multi-location property programs, navigating difficult claim environments, and securing capacity in segments where markets have pulled back. He consistently brings a strategic, detail-driven approach to every placement.
In 2025, Filbey was appointed co-leader of Brown & Riding’s Rainmaker program, where he helped redesign the curriculum to strengthen technical training and accelerate broker development. He is also a continuing education instructor for Builder’s Risk and Earthquake courses and frequently speaks at industry events. He has previously served on the California Insurance Professionals (CAIP) board and remains active in supporting talent development within the firm and the broader industry.
901 Main Street, Suite 3650, Dallas, TX 75202
213 593 3455
dfilbey@brcins.com
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Daniel Filbey
Principal, Senior Vice President, Broker Brown & Riding
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“You can’t control the outcome, but you can always control what version of you turns up every day”
Adam Rakowski,
Ortus Financial
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Began insurance career at Brown & Riding
2016
Became a broker
2018
Became a Brown & Riding shareholder and principal
CIAB National Broker Smackdown Winning Team Member
2022
Honored as a winner of Business Insurance’s Break Out Awards, recognizing the next generation of insurance industry leaders
2024
Appointed co-leader of Brown & Riding’s Rainmaker program for the development of aspiring brokers
2025
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“You can’t control the outcome, but you can always control what version of you turns up every day,” he says.
While at the helm of a rapidly growing business and a family that includes two young children at home, Rakowski has learned to manage what he calls a “never-ending list of commitments” that consists of a new team member each month, a new interstate office and two to three new referral partners monthly.
“Our business is a human business, so investing genuine time in every person can be draining on a personal level. Balancing it all is a challenge,” he says. “Simply put, do what you say you will do, and act at all times with honesty and integrity, being respectful and empathetic. The financial outcomes are a byproduct of the human interactions we have.”
Attracting, retaining and delivering exceptional client outcomes and service starts with a sincere interest in their journey and remaining relevant to them as their lives and needs evolve, notes Rakowski. He points out that he and his team put in most of the work upfront in building meaningful relationships, which is a testament to its 99% client retention rate.
He says, “We are clear in the types of clients we work best with and our value proposition. We also look for a cultural alignment with all of our referral partners, and we are acutely aware of our strengths and how different we are from our industry peers.”
Rakowski recently opened a Queensland business and plans a foot in every other capital city. He strives to establish the brokerage as a national business with on-the-ground representation in every state by the end of 2025.