REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS
Disaggregation of Revenue
The following table summarizes revenue from contracts with customers by Specialty:
Year Ended December 31,
2025
2024
2023
Wholesale Brokerage
$1,600,427
$1,489,077
$1,319,056
Binding Authority
370,155
320,379
275,961
Underwriting Management
1,024,000
646,215
431,579
Total Net commissions and fees
$2,994,582
$2,455,671
$2,026,596
Contract Balances
The contract assets balance, which is included within Commissions and fees receivable – net on the Consolidated Balance
Sheets, was $65.4 million and $35.6 million as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The contract liability balance
related to deferred revenue, which is included in Accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the Consolidated Balance
Sheets, was $10.0 million and $8.7 million as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. During the year ended
December 31, 2025, $8.6 million of the contract liabilities outstanding as of December 31, 2024, were recognized as
revenue.

About Revenue Disclosures

Revenue disclosures under ASC 606 explain how a company identifies performance obligations, allocates transaction prices, and determines when revenue is recognized. This section is essential for understanding whether reported revenue reflects genuine economic activity or aggressive accounting choices. Analysts examine the mix of point-in-time versus over-time recognition, which directly affects revenue timing and comparability.

Key signals: rising contract liabilities (deferred revenue) suggest strong future revenue visibility, while declining contract assets may indicate slowing project milestones. Watch for variable consideration estimates — rebates, returns, and performance bonuses that require management judgment. Significant changes in disaggregated revenue by geography or product line can reveal shifting business mix before it appears in headline numbers. Compare revenue growth against contract liability growth to assess sustainability, and scrutinize any changes in the timing of recognition that coincide with earnings pressure.