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Global insurer Zurich has reached a definitive agreement to acquire London-based specialty insurer Beazley in an £8.1 billion (USD 10.8 billion) all-cash deal, creating a combined global leader in specialty insurance with pro forma gross written premiums of around USD 15 billion.
SOMPO Holdings has successfully completed its acquisition of Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited, acquiring 100% of Aspen’s Class A ordinary shares. The deal follows the initial $3.5 billion agreement announced in August 2025.
Zurich Financial Services Australia has agreed to acquire ClearView Wealth Limited via a scheme of arrangement, in a transaction valuing ClearView’s equity at approximately AUD 415 million.
CUBE has announced the acquisition of Silicon Valley based RegTech firm 4CRisk.ai, enhancing its suite of AI-powered compliance and risk automation solutions. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Ancient Financial, a newly established financial services company, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire F&G Life Re, a Bermuda-based life and annuity reinsurance provider, from a subsidiary of F&G Annuities & Life. Upon completion of the transaction, F&G Life Re will be renamed Ancient Re.
Gallagher has officially completed the integration of Woodruff Sawyer, which will now operate fully under the Gallagher brand. The move comes after Gallagher’s previously announced acquisition of the San Francisco-based brokerage for $1.2 billion.
American International Group, Inc. (AIG) has completed a series of minority stake acquisitions in Convex and Onex Corporation, as part of a broader $7 billion transaction that establishes a long-term strategic partnership among the three companies.
Navacord has finalized its merger with Acera Insurance, effective February 2, 2026, following regulatory, court, and shareholder approvals. The combined organization now stands as one of Canada’s largest privately held insurance, employee benefits, and wealth advisory firms.
Zurich Insurance Group has reached an agreement in principle with Beazley on the key financial terms of a potential recommended cash offer for all existing and to-be-issued ordinary shares of the specialist insurer.
Waymo, the Alphabet-owned autonomous vehicle company, has raised $16 billion in a new investment round that values the business at $126 billion post-money, underscoring strong investor confidence in the commercial scaling of autonomous driving technology.
Specialty property insurer Palomar Holdings, Inc. has completed its acquisition of The Gray Casualty & Surety Company (Gray Surety), a national surety carrier, and has also successfully closed new unsecured financing.
Global insurance brokerage Gallagher has acquired Hunt Benefits & Associates and Tenaglia & Associates, which together operate as Hunt Financial Group, strengthening its employee benefits consulting capabilities within the financial services sector. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
ISC has acquired Specialty Brokerage Services (SBS), strengthening its wholesale insurance capabilities across both personal and commercial lines as it continues to scale its nationwide platform.
Global insurance and reinsurance broker WTW has completed its acquisition of San Francisco-based Newfront, a top 40 US broker, in a deal valued at $1.3 billion including upfront and contingent consideration. The acquisition was first announced earlier this year.
AUB Group Limited has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Prestige Insurance, positioning the firm as its flagship UK retail broking platform. The move is set to consolidate Tysers’ retail portfolios, accelerate AUB’s Retail MGA strategy, and strengthen its presence in the UK alongside existing investments in Movo and Momentum AR networks.
MEMIC, a leading workers’ compensation insurer, has announced the successful closing of its acquisition of The Dakota Group, including Risk Administration Services (RAS) and its affiliated service companies. This strategic move positions MEMIC as the third-largest multi-state workers’ compensation specialist in the United States, with estimated combined 2025 writings exceeding $600 million and coverage for more than 25,000 businesses nationwide. Both organizations hold an A (Excellent) rating from A.M. Best.
Zurich Insurance Group has submitted an improved proposal to acquire Beazley plc, offering 1,280 pence in cash per share, representing a premium of approximately 56% to Beazley’s closing share price on 16 January 2026, according to a company statement.
Nexus Underwriting has completed the acquisition of Sure Insurance Services, a managing general agent specialising in medical tourism insurance products, following receipt of regulatory approval. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Specialist Risk Group (SRG) has agreed to acquire Kennett Insurance & Risk Management, subject to regulatory approval, as part of its ongoing expansion across the North of England and continued investment in its UK Retail platform.
The Baldwin Group has completed the acquisition of Capstone Group, a full-service, multi-line independent insurance brokerage firm headquartered in the Philadelphia area. The transaction further strengthens Baldwin’s position as a leading independent insurance brokerage and advisory firm serving personal and commercial clients across the United States.
Howden has agreed to acquire Atlantic Global Risk in a move that significantly strengthens its presence in the United States transactional risk market and positions the group as one of the largest global players in the sector.
CRC Group announced on January 5, 2026, that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Euclid Transactional, a global provider of transactional insurance solutions. The proposed transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including required regulatory approvals.
Starr has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire IQUW Group, a specialty insurance and reinsurance business with gross written premiums of approximately $1.9 billion. The group includes two Lloyd’s syndicates: IQUW, a specialty (re)insurer operating across multiple specialty lines, and ERS, the United Kingdom’s largest motor insurer at Lloyd’s, as well as IQUW Re Bermuda, the company’s Bermuda-based reinsurance platform.
Guidewire has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire ProNavigator, a knowledge management platform designed specifically for the property and casualty (P&C) insurance industry. The acquisition aims to strengthen Guidewire’s capabilities in delivering advanced, context-aware intelligence across its platform.
Ryan Specialty has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Stewart Specialty Risk Underwriting, a Canadian managing general underwriter specialising in large-account, high-hazard property and casualty solutions. Following the completion of the transaction, Stewart Specialty Risk Underwriting, also known as SSRU, will become part of the Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers division.
Wright National Flood Insurance has announced that its affiliate, Wright National Flood Insurance Services, an operating company of Arrowhead Programs, has entered into an agreement to acquire the assets of Poulton Associates, one of the leading providers of private flood insurance in the United States.
Brown & Brown Ltd, part of Brown & Brown, Inc., has announced an agreement to acquire Pardus Underwriting Limited, a Managing General Agent (MGA) specialising in Property Owners and Commercial Combined products.
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has announced the acquisition of Strategic Services Group, Inc., an employee benefits consulting firm based in Rochester Hills, Michigan. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Abacus Global Management, Inc. has announced the acquisition of AccuQuote, a leading online life insurance brokerage company. The move strengthens Abacus’s financial services platform and broadens access to insurance solutions across the United States.
Novacore, the independent specialty insurance provider based in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Minglewood Risk, a managing general agent specializing in habitational and real estate coverages.
Ambac Financial Group, Inc. announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire ArmadaCare, a leading supplemental health insurance program manager, from SiriusPoint Ltd. for $250 million. The transaction marks a significant step in Ambac’s strategy to expand its specialty insurance platform and diversify its product portfolio.
Ageas has finalised its £1.3 billion acquisition of esure, having secured all necessary regulatory approvals. The transaction firmly positions Ageas among the top three personal lines insurers in the United Kingdom.
Datavant, the healthcare data collaboration platform, announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire DigitalOwl, a company specializing in AI-driven medical data analysis. The acquisition will strengthen Datavant’s ability to make health data more accessible and actionable for the legal and insurance industries.
Global insurer MetLife has acquired a 20 percent stake in insurtech firm Klimber, marking a strategic partnership aimed at transforming how insurance is accessed and distributed across Latin America.
Onex Corporation has announced that the Onex Partners Opportunities Fund will acquire Integrated Specialty Coverages, a technology-enabled insurance platform specialising in the design, underwriting and distribution of insurance solutions, from global investment firm KKR.
Radian Group, a leading U.S. mortgage insurer, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Inigo Insurance, a profitable Lloyd’s specialty insurer, in a $1.7 billion all-cash transaction.
SageSure, the managing general underwriter specializing in catastrophe-exposed markets, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Gemini Financial Holdings Corporation and its subsidiaries, including Olympus MGA Corp.
Applied Systems has acquired Cytora, a leading digital risk processing platform, in a strategic move to expand its AI capabilities and accelerate its vision for the “Digital Roundtrip of Insurance.”
Vienna Insurance Group (VIG) has announced plans to acquire an 80 per cent stake in Moldovan insurer Moldasig S.A. after winning a public auction. The transaction will make VIG the leading insurance player in the Republic of Moldova with an estimated 30 per cent market share.
Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA), a business of Marsh and a leading provider of business insurance, employee health and benefits, retirement and wealth, and private client solutions across the United States and Canada, has announced the acquisition of Robins Insurance, an independent insurance agency based in Nashville, Tennessee. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Brightway Insurance, a technology-enabled insurance distribution platform, has announced the acquisition of GlobalGreen Insurance Agency, a multi-state franchise network with approximately $270 million in annual written premium. The combined business will control more than $1.7 billion in annual written premium and have a strong nationwide presence.
Gallagher Re, the reinsurance broking arm of Arthur J. Gallagher, has agreed to acquire Steadfast Re, the Australian reinsurance broker founded as a joint venture between industry veteran Simon Cloney and Steadfast Group.
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100 per cent of Apollo Group Holdings Limited for a total consideration of $555 million.
Bain Capital has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Jensten Group, a UK-based commercial insurance distribution platform, from Livingbridge. The investment will be made through Bain Capital’s dedicated insurance investing platform. Financial terms were not disclosed, and the transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025, subject to regulatory approvals.
Sompo Holdings has announced that a wholly owned subsidiary of Sompo International Holdings will acquire 100 per cent of the issued Class A ordinary shares of Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited for $37.50 per share in cash.
CarTrawler, the Dublin-based B2B technology platform for car rental and mobility services, has acquired Paris-based insurtech Koala in a move that expands its offering into the travel insurance sector.
Ideagen, a global leader in compliance and risk management software, has strengthened its workplace safety capabilities with the acquisition of Reactec, a provider of wearable technology and data analytics designed to protect workers in high-risk industries.
Sapiens International Corporation N.V., a global provider of SaaS-based software solutions for the insurance industry, has agreed to be acquired by private equity firm Advent in an all-cash transaction valuing the company at approximately $2.5 billion.
Manulife has announced it will acquire a 75% stake in Comvest Credit Partners, a rapidly growing middle-market private credit manager, for an upfront consideration of $937.5 million.
Datos Insights, a global provider of data and advisory solutions for the financial services and insurance sectors, has acquired InsTech, the London-based insurance innovation community and advisory firm.
Optio Group (Optio), a leading specialty managing general agent (MGA), has announced the completion of its acquisition of Luxembourg-based Circles Group, following receipt of all required regulatory approvals. The transaction was first announced in October 2024.
Verisk, a leading data analytics and technology provider to the insurance industry, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire AccuLynx for $2.35 billion in cash.
Verisk, a global leader in data analytics and technology, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire SuranceBay, a top provider of producer licensing, onboarding, appointment, and compliance software for the life and annuity sector, for $162.5 million in cash.
Zurich Insurance Group has announced the acquisition of BOXX Insurance Inc., a Toronto-based cyber insurance and risk management insurtech, in a move that significantly enhances Zurich’s global cyber protection offering for retail and SME customers.
Bishop Street Underwriters, a portfolio company of RedBird Capital Partners, has acquired Aerospace Insurance Managers (AIM), a general aviation insurance services provider, from Hallmark Financial.
Descartes Underwriting, a French-based provider of parametric insurance for climate and emerging risks, has announced a strategic investment from Battery Ventures.
Private equity firm B.P. Marsh & Partners has acquired a 27% equity stake in Cameron Specialty, a London-based managing general agent (MGA) focused on UK property insurance.
Broadstone, a leading independent UK financial services consultancy, has announced the acquisition of ExactVAL, a specialist provider of actuarial valuations and cashflow analysis for defined benefit pension schemes.
Ryan Specialty has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the business of J.M. Wilson Corporation, a Michigan-based managing general agency with a strong reputation and deep expertise in transportation insurance.
Financial services and fintech leader Acrisure has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Global Payments’ payroll division, Heartland Payroll Solutions, in a $1.1 billion transaction.
King Risk Partners has announced the acquisition of Fidens Insurance Brokers, a Red Bank-based independent insurance agency specializing in commercial coverage across a wide range of industries. The move marks a strategic expansion of King Risk Partners’ footprint in the Northeastern United States.
Nearmap, a global leader in property intelligence, has announced plans to acquire Itel, a specialist in property claims solutions, in a transaction valued at approximately $1.3 billion including debt.
TELUS Corporation has announced the acquisition of Workplace Options, a top provider of integrated employee wellbeing solutions to Fortune 500 companies, in a deal valued at approximately $500 million CAD (US$350 million), net of assumed debt.
Catastrophe modeling firm KatRisk has announced the acquisition of Gamma, a specialist in location intelligence, in a move aimed at enhancing property risk assessment and flood exposure mapping – especially in regions with limited data availability.
Global insurance brokerage HUB International has announced the acquisition of the assets of FGLP Equity Partners, LLC, doing business as Demarie Insurance Agency.
Global insurance brokerage HUB International has announced the acquisition of the assets of Allegiant Global Partners (AGP), a Massachusetts-based consulting firm specializing in international health, welfare, and risk strategies for global employers.
In a strategic move to accelerate the adoption of electronic health records (EHR) in life insurance underwriting, MIB Group has acquired medical record retrieval company Clareto from Munich Re Life US.
Likewize, a global leader in device protection, repairs, and premium technical support, has acquired Speedperform, a cutting-edge AI-driven customer support provider, in a strategic move to enhance its technology capabilities and expand its global reach.
Earnix, a global leader in dynamic AI for insurance, has announced the acquisition of Zelros, a pioneer in generative AI for insurers and banks, in a move set to transform how financial institutions manage pricing, underwriting, and customer engagement.
Sapiens International Corporation has announced a definitive agreement to acquire AdvantageGo, a provider of commercial insurance software specializing in underwriting workbench solutions for the London and global commercial insurance markets.
Ripe, the digital insurance specialist, has completed its acquisition of GJW Direct, a long-standing UK marine insurance brand, from Munich Re Specialty.
RYZE Claim Solutions has announced the acquisition of Acorn Claims, a Missouri-based adjusting firm known for its nationwide daily and catastrophe claims services.
Vienna Insurance Group (VIG) has acquired a 48.82% stake in Phinance, one of Poland’s largest financial brokerage firms, in a strategic move to further solidify its presence in the Polish insurance and financial services market.
Belgian insurance group Ageas has announced a definitive agreement to acquire UK-based digital personal lines insurer esure from Bain Capital in a deal valued at approximately $1.7 billion.
Zurich has announced its investment in Icen Risk, acquiring a significant minority stake in the specialist M&A insurance provider.
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Laka, a specialist bicycle insurer, has announced the acquisition of the Luko e-scooter business in France from Allianz Direct, marking its third acquisition in the past 18 months.
Howden Group has acquired Major Insurance Services, a general insurance brokerage located in Bunbury, Western Australia.
FloodFlash has announced that it has agreed to be acquired by NormanMax Insurance Holdings, Inc., pending approval from the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Hub International has announced the acquisition of Yavitz Insurance Group, a St. Louis-based insurance agency specialising in commercial and personal coverage.
Business insurance provider Vouch has announced the acquisition of StartSure Insurance Services, Inc., expanding its capabilities to better serve high-growth companies and small businesses.
Legal & General (L&G) has announced the sale of its U.S. term life insurance business to Japan’s Meiji Yasuda for $2.3 billion, marking a significant shift in its U.S. operations.
Zurich is strengthening its European presence with the acquisition of 4Care (For Care SpA) in Italy, while simultaneously introducing key enhancements to its private client insurance products in the UK.
The insurance industry started 2025 with a wave of mergers and acquisitions, as companies sought to expand their market reach, strengthen capabilities, and enhance digital transformation efforts.
Trucordia has announced the acquisition of CADA Insurance Services’ insurance business, further strengthening its footprint in Louisiana.
World Insurance Associates, a Top 50 insurance brokerage, has announced the acquisition of Stern Insurance Group (SIG), based in Scottsdale, Arizona.
The Allstate Corporation has announced a definitive agreement to sell its Group Health business to Nationwide for $1.25 billion in cash, subject to closing adjustments and regulatory approvals.
Equisoft has announced the acquisition of VisCalc, an Atlanta-based provider of SaaS illustration software for small to mid-sized life insurance carriers.
Knighthead Insurance Group has acquired Merit Life Insurance Co., marking its expansion into the U.S. market with a rebranded entity, Knighthead Life.
GBSAPRI Group, a leading independent insurance broker in Italy, announced two strategic acquisitions to bolster its growth strategy.
DARAG Group, a leading legacy acquirer, has entered into an agreement to acquire a run-off portfolio from wefox Insurance AG.
Moody’s Corporation (NYSE: MCO) has announced an agreement to acquire CAPE Analytics, a leader in geospatial AI intelligence for residential and commercial properties.
INVO Underwriting has announced its acquisition of Madison Independent Agency Network (MIAN) in a strategic move to enhance support and resources for MIAN agents.
Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA) has announced the acquisition of Acumen Solutions Group LLC, a full-service insurance agency based in Melville, New York.
NFP, a leading insurance broker and consultant, announced today the acquisition of Capstone Strategies, LLC, a P&C and benefits broker based in Midland, Texas.
Sentry Insurance today announced the successful completion of its acquisition of The General®, a leading provider of non-standard auto (NSA) insurance, from American Family Insurance. The $1.7 billion transaction, initially announced in September, marks the largest acquisition in Sentry’s 120-year history.
AIG has announced the completion of the sale of its global personal travel insurance and assistance business, including the well-known Travel Guard brand, to Zurich Insurance Group.
Wefox, the European insurance technology company, is close to securing a significant funding package led by Searchlight Capital Partners, the private equity firm behind travel company Secret Escapes.
Leading global insurance brokerage, Gallagher, has announced the acquisition of M.J. Schuetz Insurance Services, an Indianapolis-based firm known for its expertise in property/casualty, surety, and bonding services. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Nexus Underwriting (‘Nexus’), a Brown & Brown group business, announces today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Arma Fusion Limited, the parent company of Arma Underwriting Limited (‘Arma’).
RiverStone International today announced that it has signed an agreement with the French branch of Zurich Insurance Europe and Zurich Insurance Company to provide a loss portfolio transfer reinsurance (LPT) and an insurance business transfer relating to the French discontinued motor and architects & engineers (A&E) professional indemnity portfolios.
GlobalData Plc has announced the acquisition of Celent, a leading research and advisory firm specializing in financial services technology.
PointeNorth Insurance Group has announced a strategic partnership with Caldwell & Langford Insurance, a leading independent insurance agency in Thomasville, Georgia, marking PointeNorth’s sixth acquisition of 2024.
Nippon Life Insurance Co. is in advanced discussions to acquire full ownership of U.S.-based Resolution Life Group Holdings in a deal valued at approximately $8.2 billion.
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. announced today that it has agreed to acquire AssuredPartners Inc. in a $13.45 billion deal.
Aviva and Direct Line have reached a preliminary agreement on the financial terms of a potential £3.6 billion acquisition of Direct Line’s entire share capital by Aviva.
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., a leading global insurance brokerage and risk management firm, has announced the acquisition of Shepard Insurance Group, a retail insurance brokerage headquartered in Old Greenwich, Connecticut.
Aon has announced a definitive agreement to acquire the insurance agency business of Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCG), a prominent Japanese corporation.
Sony Financial Group, a subsidiary of Sony, has announced the acquisition of the Japanese insurtech startup JustInCase.
Hub International Limited (Hub), a prominent global insurance brokerage and financial services firm, has announced its acquisition of ANCO Insurance Managers, Inc. (ANCO Insurance), a major independent insurance brokerage based in Texas.
Howden, a global insurance intermediary group headquartered in London, has expanded its Asian footprint by acquiring Storfield Insurance Consultants Ltd., a Hong Kong-based brokerage specialising in general insurance for small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) and high-net-worth (HNW) clients.
Centana Growth Partners has acquired a majority stake in First Connect Insurance Services, a leading insurtech platform that connects independent insurance agents with carriers.
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has announced the acquisition of Peabody Insurance Agency, a Michigan-based insurance agency specialising in commercial and personal lines, with a focus on construction, manufacturing, and multifamily real estate.
Ryan Specialty, a leading international specialty insurance services firm, has entered into final discussions to acquire Innovisk Capital Partners.
Hub International Ltd. has acquired the retail insurance brokerage arm of Western Growers Insurance Services (WGIS) in a strategic move to expand its presence in the agribusiness sector.
Vertafore has announced its acquisition of Surefyre, a leading submission and underwriting platform designed to empower Managing General Agents (MGAs) and wholesalers.
Aon has announced a definitive agreement to acquire UK-based insurance broker Griffiths & Armour, a move expected to expand Aon’s presence across the UK and Ireland significantly.
Leading insurance and pension provider Baloise Group has announced the sale of its digital insurance subsidiary FRIDAY to Allianz.
Allstate Protection Plans, a division of Allstate, has announced the acquisition of Kingfisher, a privately-held company that specialises in optimising the lifecycle of smart devices.
Everest Group has announced a strategic agreement with Ryan Specialty, a leading international specialty insurance firm
Willis Towers Watson has announced plans to sell its direct-to-consumer insurance distribution business, Tranzact, to private equity firm GTCR for US$632.4 million.
UK-based insurance company Ripe Thinking has announced the acquisition of GJW Direct, a specialist in non-commercial marine insurance, from Munich Re Specialty. The deal is expected to be finalised in the first half of 2025.
Miller, a leading specialist re/insurance broker, has finalized its acquisition of Bruzon Correduría de Seguros y Reaseguros, a Madrid-based commercial insurance broker.
Marsh McLennan has announced plans to acquire McGriff Insurance Services, a leading provider of insurance broking and risk management services in the United States.
Axis Insurance Managers Inc. (“Axis Insurance”) has announced the acquisition of the O’Neill Group, a prominent employee group benefits, life insurance, and wealth advisory firm in British Columbia.
The pan-African AXIAN Group has completed a strategic acquisition of a stake in WiASSUR, a Côte d’Ivoire-based insurance start-up, marking a significant step in AXIAN’s expansion into the African insurance sector.
King Risk Partners continues its strategic expansion with the acquisition of Cypress Risk Management for an undisclosed amount.
Xceedance, a global insurance consulting, technology, and managed services provider, has announced the acquisition of Millennium Information Services, a leader in property inspection and data analytics.
Flywire Corporation, a leading global payments enablement and software company, has announced the acquisition of Invoiced, a SaaS platform specialising in automating the Accounts Receivable (A/R) process for mid-market businesses.
Relation Insurance Services has announced the acquisition of Whitney Oaks Insurance Services, Inc., effective August 30, 2024. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Inszone Insurance Services, a leading provider of commercial, personal, and benefits insurance, has announced the acquisition of Catalyst Benefits Group, LLC, an employee benefits brokerage based in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Legal & General has announced the sale of its UK housebuilding subsidiary, CALA Group, to Ferguson Bidco Limited, a company owned by funds managed by Sixth Street Partners and Patron Capital.
PCF Insurance Services, a leading U.S. insurance brokerage, announced today the acquisition of the insurance business of Top Insurance Associates, an all-lines insurance agency based in Snohomish, Washington.
Voya Financial and OneAmerica Financial have entered into a definitive agreement for Voya to acquire OneAmerica Financial’s full-service retirement plan business.
Policy Expert, the award-winning home and motor insurance provider, has secured new backing from international private equity firm Cinven to support its expansion and growth strategy.
Akur8, a provider of machine learning-based insurance pricing solutions, has announced the acquisition of Arius®, a property and casualty (P&C) reserving software.
NFP, an Aon company and a leading property and casualty (P&C) broker, has acquired Scott Litman Insurance Agency (SLIA), a Calabasas-based firm specializing in habitational risk.
GoHealth, a prominent health insurance marketplace, has announced a significant step forward with its acquisition of e-TeleQuote Insurance, a well-regarded player in the Medicare insurance market.
The Clear Group, an independent insurance broker based in London, has acquired managing general agency Accelerate Underwriting.
The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has approved the proposed acquisition of a 51% shareholding in Monarch Insurance by a consortium of three firms: Ondoba, Kenyoro, and Equico Thirteen.
DUAL UK, the specialist underwriting arm of Howden Group, has announced its acquisition of International Passenger Protection (IPP) in both the UK and Malta, pending regulatory approval.
Rising Edge Ltd has announced an agreement to acquire AMANIKI GmbH, a move that will enable the company to launch a suite of Transactional Liability insurance products.
Inszone Insurance Services, which recently acquired Keith Williams Insurance Agency in Texas, has once again expanded its portfolio by acquiring A&B Insurance Agency in Marin County, California.
PCF Insurance Services has announced the completion of the acquisition of 360 Insurance, a Nevada-based insurer.
Allstate has announced its decision to sell its Employer Voluntary Benefits business to The Standard for $2 billion in cash. The move is part of Allstate’s broader strategy to streamline its operations and focus on core business areas
HUB International, the global insurance brokerage and financial services firm, has announced it has completed the acquisition of Clark 401K. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Howden has completed the acquisition of Health and Life Insurance broker Help Me Compare Group (which trades as ActiveQuote) and its subsidiaries, boosting Howden’s position in the UK market.
Hub International Limited, a global brokerage and financial services firm, has completed the acquisition of Pennsylvania-based Insurance Management Company (IMC). The terms of the deal were not disclosed.
King Insurance Partners has announced the acquisition of Lincoln Insurance Group, an independent insurance agency based in McDonough, Georgia. The acquisition aims to expand King Insurance Partners’ service offerings and strengthen its market presence.
Geo Underwriting, a part of Ardonagh Advisory, has announced it will acquire Navigators & General (N&G) from Zurich UK.
Ambac Financial Group has completed the acquisition of a 60% controlling stake in London-based insurance underwriting and MGA incubation platform Beat Capital Partners.
AXA has announced it is set to acquire Gruppo Nobis for an upfront payment of €423 million, with a potential extra earn-out of up to €55 million.
EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants has completed the acquisition of US-based Century Insurance Group for an undisclosed sum.
German insurer Allianz announced on Wednesday that it plans to buy a majority stake in Singapore’s Income Insurance for around $1.6 billion, as it seeks to strengthen its position in Asia.
Heffernan Insurance, one of the largest independent insurance brokerage firms in the United States, has announced the acquisition of Costello Insurance Associates, a move that officially adds aviation expertise to its extensive range of services.
Hub International Limited (Hub) has expanded its footprint in Tennessee with the acquisition of Wyatt Insurance Services, Inc.
Marsh McLennan has announced the acquisition of The Horton Group, a leading insurance brokerage and one of the top independent insurance brokers. The terms of the deal have not been disclosed.
Unum Group has announced a definitive agreement to sell its Medical Stop Loss business to the Amynta Group, an insurance services company.
An EY report has highlighted a significant increase in publicly disclosed M&A deals in the UK insurance industry, rising from 54 deals in H1 2023 to 94 in H1 2024. The overall deal value has also surged from £400 million to £900 million.
Shares in Hiscox surged as much as 14% on Monday following reports that two foreign rivals are considering takeover bids for the Lloyd’s of London insurer.
Utmost Group has announced an agreement to acquire Lombard International Assurance Holdings, subject to regulatory and other approvals.
Charles Taylor, a leading provider of international adjusting services and technology solutions for the global insurance market, has acquired US.-based independent loss adjuster M3 Aviation Services, effective June 27, 2024.
Novidea, the creator of a cloud-based, data-driven enterprise insurance management platform, has announced the strategic acquisition of Docomotion, a leader in automated document generation technology. The acquisition is expected to close within the week.
UK-based life and pensions data management and technology company ITM has been acquired by Lumera, a European insurtech firm specialising in life and pensions solutions.
Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich) has announced an agreement to acquire AIG’s global personal travel insurance and assistance business (AIG Travel) for USD 600 million, with an additional potential earn-out payment. The move will also boost Zurich’s position as a leading travel insurer in the US and globally
PCF Insurance Services, one of the top twenty US insurance brokers operating across 40 states, has announced the acquisition of four key agencies: Ignitist in Pennsylvania, The Brady Agency in North Carolina, Roseberry Insurance Agency in Mississippi, and The Sinnott Agency in Iowa.
Zurich Insurance has announced the acquisition of a 70% stake in Kotak Mahindra General Insurance Company Limited (“Kotak General Insurance”), marking a significant milestone as the first foreign insurer to enter India since the foreign direct investment (FDI) rules were amended to allow up to 74% foreign ownership in 2021.
bolttech has announced that Digital Care, a Poland-based device protection and services provider, has been renamed and rebranded as bolttech Poland.
AM Specialty Insurance Company (ASIC), an Excess and Surplus (E&S) insurance firm and an accredited reinsurer, announced it has completed the acquisition of Pinpoint Insurance Solutions, an MGA, surplus lines brokerage, and national programme administrator.
DOXA Insurance announced it has acquired specialty MGA CPH Insurance, which caters to the professional liability needs of mental health, allied health, and healthcare professionals.
Brown & Brown, the global insurance brokerage, has announced it has acquired 100% of Northern Ireland-based Rollins Insurance Brokers.
Fixle, Inc., a prominent provider of home management solutions in the proptech and insurtech sectors, has announced its acquisition of EasyHome, Inc., a software developer specialising in modernising property care and management.
Ambac Financial Group, the Insurance holding company has agreed to acquire 60% controlling interest in London-based insurer and MGA Beat Capital Partners for $282 million.
Arthur J. Gallagher has announced that its specialist underwriting subsidiary Pen Underwriting has acquired Irish-based MGA Wrightway Underwriting Limited .
NSM Insurance Group, a Global Specialty Insurance Provider, operating more than 25 niche insurance programmes, announced it has completed the acquisition of Strategic Underwriters International, an MGA in the casualty facultative reinsurance marketplace.
Marsh McLennan agency announced it has acquired Perkins Insurance Agencies, an independent agency based in Abilene, Texas as Marsh seeks to expand its offerings in West Texas.
Inszone Insurance Services announced that it has acquired T Blackwell Insurance Group, as it Continues its Recent Spree of Deals
Marsh McLennan, the Global Re/Insurance broker has announced the launch of Sentrisk, an AI-Powered platform which offers integrated advisory services. Sentrisk aims to reshape the way that businesses manage their global supply chain risks.
Howden has announced the acquisition of MiCRO, a microinsurance specialist focused on providing parametric insurance coverage to underserved populations in Latin America, specifically against natural catastrophes.
Zurich-based Lloyd’s coverholder Amboss Underwriting (Amboss) has assumed the downstream portfolio of Oilfield Insurance Agencies’ Zurich branch.
Aon has completed the acquisition of middle market property and casualty broker NFP from Madison Dearborn Partners and HPS Investment Partners.
Marsh McLennan Agency, a subsidiary of Marsh, has announced its intent to acquire Fisher Brown Bottrell Insurance, Inc. (FBBINSURANCE) from Trustmark National Bank in a significant all-cash transaction valued at $345 million.
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., has announced its acquisition of Australia’s Prasidium Credit Insurance. Details of the transaction have not been disclosed.
Chubb has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Healthy Paws, a U.S.-based managing general agent (MGA) specialising in pet insurance, from Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a global professional services firm.
Omaha National, a leading provider of workers’ compensation insurance, has successfully acquired Sutter Insurance Company.
Resideo Technologies, Inc. has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Snap One Holdings Corp.
Arch Insurance North America, a division of Arch Capital Group, is set to acquire Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty’s US MidCorp and Entertainment insurance businesses.
Generali Investments Holding S.p.A. (GIH), a key player in the investment sector and a subsidiary of Generali Group, has announced the acquisition of Conning Holdings Limited (Conning), a prominent global asset manager.
In a strategic move, Dai-ichi Life Holdings, a prominent Japanese insurance company, has announced its acquisition of a minority stake in Canyon Partners, a leading alternative investment manager based in the United States.
Aon has announced its acquisition of Humn.ai’s technology assets and intellectual property, aimed at bolstering its commercial fleet proposition.
London-based insurance intermediary group, Howden, has announced its acquisition of Intersure Group Ltd., operating as Intersure Group, in a move aimed at bolstering its service capabilities in the Irish insurance market and expanding its reach across the country.
Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA), a subsidiary of Marsh, has announced its plans to acquire two Louisiana-based middle-market agencies, Querbes & Nelson (Q&N) and Louisiana Companies, in a strategic move aimed at bolstering its regional presence.
Resilience expanded its capabilities through the acquisition of BreachQuest, an innovative incident response technology solution.
Zinnia has announced its acquisition of the life and annuity assets of Ebix, a renowned supplier of software solutions.
Wipro, a leading global IT firm based in Bengaluru, India, has acquired a majority stake in US-based Aggne Global, a prominent consulting and managed services firm specialising in insurtech.
Zurich Insurance Group, a prominent Switzerland-based insurer, has received approval from Indian competition regulators for its acquisition of a 70% stake in Kotak Mahindra General Insurance Company (KMGIC).
RiverStone International has announced the completion of its acquisition of Irish insurance leader, Catalina Insurance Ireland
Hub International Limited (Hub), has officially acquired the assets of Ronald (Ron) Morin, Jr., operating under Morin Insurance Agency. The specific terms of the transaction remain undisclosed.
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Zurich Insurance Group has announced that Viridium Group won’t buy its life legacy business in Germany as planned.
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has announced the acquisition of Forest Insurance Facilities by its US wholesale brokerage, binding authority, and programmes division, Risk Placement Services, Inc. (RPS).
Allianz Direct, the European direct business arm of global insurance giant Allianz, has successfully acquired the home insurance business of online insurer Luko.
German insurtech Getsafe has successfully acquired deineStudienfinanzierung, a digital platform specialising in student loans.
Inszone Insurance has successfully acquired Jacque Pirtle Insurance, a well-established agency serving the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex for nearly three decades.
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HDI Global Specialty has acquired a majority stake in managing general agency (MGA) Falcon Risk Holdings and a subsidiary of Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance (PLM).
Verisk has announced the completed the acquisition of Rocket Enterprise Solutions GmbH, an insurtech provider based in Germany specialising in the property claims sector.
Pan-American Life Insurance Group (PALIG) has successfully concluded the acquisition and merger of Encova Life Insurance Company, marking a significant development in the realm of life, accident, and health insurance services.
Howden, the global insurance group, has solidified its position in the Norwegian market with the recent acquisition of Arctic Insurance AS, a rapidly growing insurance broker based in Oslo.
Aon Plc. a global leader in professional services, has unveiled plans to acquire NFP, a prominent middle-market provider offering comprehensive risk, benefits, wealth, and retirement plan advisory solutions.
Hub has announced the acquisition of AP Group, a comprehensive insurance agency specialising in coverage for dentists, oral surgeons, physicians, business professionals, and associations. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
In a move aimed at broadening its footprint in the Canadian market, insurtech firm Accelerant has announced the acquisition of Omega Insurance Holdings, Inc. from Till Capital Ltd.
In a shocking revelation, PhilHealth, the state health insurer of the Philippines, fell prey to a cyber attack due to the absence of cyber protection software, sparking urgent calls for a comprehensive cybersecurity audit.
Onsurity, a startup specialising in employee healthcare benefits, has successfully secured $24 million in its latest Series B funding round.
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has successfully completed the acquisition of The Coverage Pro, a prominent retail insurance broker specialising in construction for both commercial and personal lines clients across the state.
In a significant move to bolster its market presence, Getsafe, the innovative neo-insurer based in Germany, has successfully secured an agreement to acquire the German customer base of French insurtech company Luko.
Global Insurance Brokers (Global), one of the premier providers of risk management, insurance, and reinsurance broking services in India, has officially announced its acquisition by Aon plc.
MGT Partners has initiated the launch of MGT Insurance through the acquisition of CM Select from Church Mutual, a prominent insurer of religious organisations in the US.
Velocity HoldCo, LLC, and Insight Risk Technologies LLC have finalised an agreement that sees Velocity acquiring a majority stake in Insight Risk.
International specialist insurer Hiscox has entered into an agreement to sell DirectAsia, its business operations in Singapore and Thailand predominantly providing motor insurance, to boost Thailand Holdings Limited, the parent of the Roojai group of companies.
Leading British insurer Aviva has announced that it has reached an agreement to purchase the UK life insurance business of American International Group (AIG) for a substantial sum of £460 million (US$563 million).
Gallagher has revealed its plan to acquire Eastern Insurance Group, a subsidiary of Eastern Bank located in Natick, Massachusetts.
RiverStone International, the premier provider of legacy solutions in the Lloyd’s market, has inked a strategic agreement with members of the Catalina Group.
Howden-owned Aston Lark has announced the acquisition of Curtis Marine, a Plymouth-based marine insurance broker.
Marsh has announced its intent to acquire Honan Insurance Group, a distinguished insurance broker known for its proficiency in corporate risk, employee benefits, as well as strata and real estate insurance solutions.
Zurich Holding Company of America, a subsidiary of Zurich Insurance Group, has acquired SpearTip, a cyber counterintelligence firm that helps protect clients against cyber threats through proactive and response services.
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Inszone Insurance Services has announced the acquisition of Speck Insurance and Financial Services.
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co has announced its latest acquisition of California-based Wigmore Insurance Agency, Inc.
Majesco, a global frontrunner in cloud insurance platform software, has declared the resounding success of its strategic acquisition of ClaimVantage in January 2021
Global reinsurer Hannover Re has showcased impressive growth in its H1 2023 financial results, recording a remarkable 3.9% surge in reinsurance revenue, which now stands at €12.3 billion.
Embedded insurance specialist, Cover Genius, has announced an exciting new partnership with Uber to offer enhanced protection for drivers in Brazil.
The State of Connecticut recently launched the Connecticut Baby Bond Trust with an initial deposit of $398 million, made possible in part by using a debt service reserve fund insurance policy from Build America Mutual (BAM).
DUAL, the prominent London-based managing general agent (MGA), has made a significant move by acquiring David Ashby Underwriting Ltd. (DAU), a specialised MGA focused on bloodstock and high-value sports horse insurance.
Ambac Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AMBC), a financial services holding company, has announced its acquisition of a majority stake in Riverton Insurance Agency Corp., a New Jersey-based insurance services business comprising a Managing General Agency (MGA) and a retail agency. The terms of the deal have not been disclosed.
Insurtech company Tractable, based in London, has secured $65 million in a Series E funding round led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2
Leading MGA, Nexus Underwriting, has successfully finalised its acquisition of Evolve Cyber Insurance Services LLC, an MGA based in California specialising in cyber insurance.
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NFP has finalised the purchase of FinTrust Insurance and Benefits’ employee benefits solutions business and Presidio Financial Services Corporation, marking the latest additions to its expanding portfolio of acquisitions.
Liberty Mutual Insurance and Generali Group have announced signing a definitive agreement for Generali to acquire Liberty Seguros, S.A. – Liberty Mutual’s personal lines and small commercial insurance business headquartered in Madrid.
Zurich Insurance Group (ZURN.S) is reportedly in talks to buy up to 51% of India’s Kotak General Insurance, two sources with direct knowledge of the matter have said, in a deal that would mark its first major bet on the fast-growing South Asian insurance market.
Guy Carpenter, a global risk and reinsurance specialist and a Marsh McLennan business, has announced the acquisition of Re Solutions, the leading independent reinsurance broker in Israel.
AIG has divested Validus Re to RenaissanceRe in an acquisition deal worth a reported $4.5 billion
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Zinnia, a leading life and annuity insurance technology and digital services company, announced today its acquisition of Policygenius, a digital insurance marketplace.
Boston-based insurtech startup Ledgebrook has successfully raised $4.6 million in a recent funding round led by Markd
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Direct Line Group, the private motor insurer, has acquired By Miles, a pay-by-mile insurance provider for an as yet, undisclosed sum.
Sproutt, the life insurance company that modernises life insurance for agencies, agents, and their customers, has announced the launch of Sproutt SmartLife for Agencies.
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Inszone Insurance Services has announced that it has acquired The Contractors Insurance Group, an Arizona-based agency that focuses on contractors.
Singapore-based insurtech bolt has partnered with Pathpoint, a digital wholesaler for small commercial excess & surplus (E&S).
Cover Genius, the insurtech for embedded protection, has announced the completion of an asset acquisition agreement with US-based embedded warranty provider, Clyde Technologies. The assets acquired will assist Cover Genius’ continued expansion into the medium-sized e-commerce segment.
Specialist Risk Group (SRG) has today announced its acquisition of the mid-market commercial broker Consort Insurance.
Insurance firm FWD Group Holdings Ltd (FWD.N) said on Monday it had agreed to buy a majority stake in Malaysian insurer Gibraltar BSN Life Bhd for an undisclosed price, expanding its presence in the country’s full-service insurance business.
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