Arch Insurance North America has entered into an agreement to acquire Premier Dealer Holding Corp. and its subsidiaries, including Premier Dealer Services (PDS), a Dublin, Ohio-based provider of automotive Finance and Insurance (F&I) products and services. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
The acquisition is expected to close by the end of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions. After completion, PDS is expected to operate as a standalone business within Arch Insurance's Consumer Division.
The deal builds on a long-standing relationship between Arch Insurance and PDS.
"PDS has built a strong business with an experienced team, differentiated technology and extensive dealer relationships," said Matt Shulman, CEO of Arch Insurance North America. "We know the company well. Bringing PDS and Arch together will strengthen our capabilities in the automotive F&I market and create new opportunities to serve our customers and partners."
John Topits, CEO of PDS, said: "Joining Arch gives us the financial strength and resources to keep investing in our people, products and technology, while our dealers and agents continue working with the same Premier team they know today."
Founded in 1998, PDS provides loyalty and automotive protection products and customised services for dealerships. Its offering includes a technology platform and dealer training.
Arch Insurance North America covers the insurance operations of Arch Capital Group Ltd. in the US and Canada. Arch Capital Group Ltd. had approximately $27.3bn in capital at 30 September 2026.
TD Securities acted as exclusive financial adviser to Arch, and Eversheds Sutherland LLP acted as its legal adviser.
