Farmington Hills, Mich. (July 19, 2017) – Burns & Wilcox, North America’s leading wholesale insurance broker and underwriting manager, officially announced today that it will extend and expand their golf sponsorship deal with 2012 U.S. Open winner Webb Simpson.
Simpson’s expanded sponsorship with Burns & Wilcox will kick off this week during The 146th Open at Royal Birkdale in England.
“The competitive spirit and exceptional performance that Webb has displayed this season is a perfect representation of the values on which Burns & Wilcox was founded,” said Alan Jay Kaufman, Chairman, President and CEO, H.W. Kaufman Financial Group, parent company of Burns & Wilcox. “His work ethic on and off the course illustrates what makes a true champion.”
In addition to showcasing the Burns & Wilcox logo on the left side of his golf shirt, the company logo will now be featured on Simpson’s golf bag. The Burns & Wilcox logo will also continue to be featured on his caddy’s hat.
“The immense support Burns & Wilcox has shown exemplifies the true meaning of teamwork,” said Simpson. “It is gratifying to be involved with a company that has the same unwavering dedication to excellence as I do on the course.”
Four-time PGA victor Webb Simpson joined Team Burns & Wilcox as its second professional golf brand ambassador alongside reigning PGA Champion Jimmy Walker in January 2017.
To learn more about Burns & Wilcox, go to: http://stage.burnsandwilcox.ca/golfteam
