Fitch Ratings projects a stable combined ratio and robust underwriting profits for US property/casualty insurers in 2026 despite market challenges, emphasizing steady statutory performance, capital strength, and potential growth in M&A activity.
Explore the latest trends in U.S. insurance agency mergers and acquisitions for 2026, including market activity, valuation multiples, buyer strategies, deal structures, and internal perpetuation challenges affecting insurance brokers and agencies.
Q3 2025 sees record global M&A deal value led by North America; insurance sector M&A slows but MGA investments remain steady amid market recalibration.
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.
WTW enhances its Insurance Consulting & Technology division with senior director hires focused on annuities, M&A, and actuarial services, reflecting a strategic growth shift toward middle market acquisitions.
A consortium including Allianz and BlackRock completes €3.5 billion acquisition of Viridium Group, strengthening presence in the European closed-life insurance market and expanding asset management capabilities.
AJ Gallagher acquires Equinox Agency in an undisclosed deal, marking notable activity in insurance agency M&A and market consolidation.
BroadStreet Partners gains strategic investment from Ethos Capital, BCI, and White Mountains Insurance Group to enhance growth, M&A support, and digital transformation in the middle-market insurance brokerage sector.
Marsh's 2025 report offers insights on managing transactional risk claims amid increasing M&A complexities. Learn key strategies for due diligence, claims handling, and collaboration to protect investments.
