Lockton Companies Expands EMEA Leadership in Transaction Liability
Lockton Companies appoints Luke Sutton and Abbas Juma to enhance EMEA's Transaction Liability platform, driving innovation and global advisory excellence in insurance.
Fitch Ratings Forecasts Stable U.S. P/C Insurance Results in 2026 Amid Softening Premium Growth
Fitch Ratings projects steady underwriting profitability for U.S. property/casualty insurers in 2026 with premium growth slowing and reinsurance market evolving. Combined ratios expected near historical lows, while M&A activity rises amid softening rates.
Avocet Partners Launches Platform with $500M Backing, Acquires EMC National Life
Avocet Partners launches a $500M-backed insurance platform, acquiring EMC National Life to expand life and annuity insurance offerings nationally.
Global M&A Activity Includes WTW's $1.3B U.S. Insurance Brokerage Acquisition
Major M&A deals include WTW's $1.3B acquisition of U.S. brokerage Newfront, Mr Price's European expansion, and IFC's stake in Vienna Insurance Group.
Key M&A Trends Shaping the U.S. Market Outlook for 2026
Explore the top five M&A trends for 2026, including private equity growth, AI integration, and strategic dealmaking insights impacting the U.S. insurance and finance sectors.
Macquarie Capital Commits $150M to Support ERA's Insurance Brokerage Acquisitions
Macquarie Capital extends $150 million financing to Enterprise Risk Associates, enabling accelerated acquisitions and growth across U.S. independent insurance agencies.
WTW Acquires Newfront for $1.3B to Expand U.S. Middle-Market and Tech Capabilities
WTW acquires Newfront in a $1.3 billion deal to expand its U.S. middle-market presence and enhance technology-driven insurance brokerage capabilities.
Ageas to Acquire AG Insurance for €1.9 Billion, Boosting Strategic and Financial Position
Ageas SA/NV completes €1.9 billion acquisition of AG Insurance, enhancing strategic flexibility and financial efficiency with a 15-year BNP Paribas Fortis bancassurance partnership.
Tokio Marine HCC Report Highlights Unseen Risks in Smaller M&A Deals
Tokio Marine HCC reveals that smaller M&A deals under $250M pose significant transactional risk insurance exposure, challenging common industry assumptions about deal risk profiles and claims timing.
Hildene to Acquire SILAC, Expanding Fixed Annuities Market Footprint
Hildene Capital Management announces acquisition of SILAC, boosting its fixed indexed annuities presence with a $550M deal set for mid-2026 closure, enhancing investment strategies and market growth.