Largest Majority Colleague-Owned Public Insurance Broker Merger Set for Q1 2026

A merger is set to create the largest majority colleague-owned, publicly-traded insurance broker in the U.S., emphasizing combined specialty and middle-market strengths. Valued at $1.026 billion, the transaction is anticipated to be accretive to earnings per share and complete in the first quarter of 2026. The deal is expected to facilitate accelerated deleveraging through 2028, enhancing financial stability and market positioning.