Amynta Group Expands Specialty Surety Capacity with International Sureties Acquisition

Amynta Group acquires specialty surety broker International Sureties, expanding capacity in niche commercial surety bonds amid evolving regulatory and market dynamics.

DB Insurance to Acquire The Fortegra Group in $1.6B Cross-Border Merger

South Korea's DB Insurance receives shareholder approval to acquire US specialty insurer Fortegra Group in a $1.6 billion cross-border deal, targeting mid-2026 closing with extensive regulatory review.

AmTrust and Blackstone Spin Off MGA Portfolio into Independent ANV Group

AmTrust and Blackstone complete spin-off of MGA portfolio into ANV Group Holdings, focusing on specialty insurance growth across US, UK, and Europe.

ChoiceOne Financial Services Raises Quarterly Dividend to $0.29 Per Share

ChoiceOne Financial Services announced a $0.29 per share quarterly dividend, up $0.01 from the prior quarter, reflecting steady growth in shareholder returns within its banking and insurance operations.

HawkSoft and SALT Integrate to Enhance Insurance Data Intake Efficiency

HawkSoft and SALT partner to streamline and automate data intake for independent insurance agencies, improving accuracy and operational efficiency.

Independent Insurance Agents Face Pricing and Workforce Challenges in 2026

Independent insurance agents face rising premiums, client retention issues, and workforce shortages as key challenges heading into 2026. Insights from the 2025 PIA National Survey provide strategic guidance for navigating these market pressures.

Historic Hankey Block in Bowling Green Reflects Diverse Commercial and Insurance Heritage

Explore the rich commercial and insurance heritage of Bowling Green's historic Hankey Block, a key site for diverse businesses and fraternal organizations since 1893.

Wine Industry Launches Auction to Support Family Facing Rare Pediatric Cancer Costs

The U.S. wine community organizes a silent auction to raise funds supporting a family facing high costs of treating a rare pediatric brain cancer. This initiative highlights insurance and healthcare financial challenges in rare diseases.

Law360 Subscription Overview for Legal and Insurance News

Law360 offers subscription-based access to fast-moving legal and insurance industry news, with advanced search features and comprehensive coverage of regulatory and compliance developments.

Mayer Brown Forum to Explore 2026 Trends in Financial Services M&A

Join Mayer Brown's forum addressing key trends and convergence in financial services M&A, focusing on insurance, banking, and private credit sectors ahead of 2026.