DB Insurance expands into the U.S. market by acquiring specialty insurer Fortegra in a $1.6 billion deal, enhancing its global insurance portfolio and diversifying revenue streams.

Texas Department of Insurance investigation leads to prison sentence for former insurance agent overcharging $300K in premiums on surety bond for Maverick County Solid Waste Authority.

A National Bureau of Economic Research study links U.S. hospital mergers to higher costs, staffing cuts, and increased patient mortality, highlighting risks of healthcare consolidation.

Millennial Shift Technologies and Patra Corporation partner to integrate AI-powered back-office services into the mShift digital insurance marketplace, enhancing policy processing and compliance for brokers and agents.

Purbeck Insurance Services reports a rise in SME business failures linked to mergers and acquisitions in 2024, urging stronger due diligence and Personal Guarantee Insurance to manage risks.

Explore how representations and warranties insurance has transformed risk management in tech sector M&A, highlighting evolving coverage, underwriting shifts, and the critical role of escrow agents in complex acquisitions.

IDEX Consulting unveils a new M&A advisory service tailored for insurance brokers and MGAs, emphasizing long-term business growth, strategic buyer matching, and post-transaction support in both UK and international markets.

AmTrust Financial Services partners with Blackstone to spin off managing general agencies and expands its excess and surplus insurance division, bolstering underwriting capacity and leadership.

In 2025, U.S. insurance technology enters a transformative phase driven by AI, IoT, parametric policies, and embedded insurance models, reshaping underwriting, claims, and customer engagement.

Applied Systems upgrades Applied Pay with Integrated Lockbox and expanded digital options like Google Pay and Apple Pay to expedite premium collections and reduce agency workload.