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.
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.
Robust Growth in Financial Services M&A Driven by Payments, Wealth, and Consolidation
Explore the dynamic surge in financial services M&A led by payments, wealth management, and consolidation trends amid evolving regulatory landscapes.
Marco Capital Expands Run-Off Portfolio with Stewart Title Europe Acquisition
Marco Capital Holdings Limited acquires Stewart Title Europe, expanding its European insurance run-off portfolio. The move highlights strategic growth in reinsurance and loss reserve management.
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.