The McGuckin Group Acquires Key Associates, Inc.

World Insurance Associates Acquires TW Group, Inc.

January 4, 2024

Insurance

World Insurance Associates LLC acquired the business of TW Group, Inc., an independent insurance agency based in Westmont, Illinois, effective December 31, 2023. The acquisition expands World’s national footprint and adds TWG’s team of experienced insurance professionals across personal, business, life and health lines; terms were not disclosed.

The McGowan Companies Acquires Assets of Cameron M. Wilson & Associates

December 1, 2021

Insurance

The McGowan Companies acquired certain assets of Cameron M. Wilson & Associates, Inc., effective December 1, 2021; CWA will be rebranded under McGowan Risk Specialists. CWA's staff will remain in place and brokers will receive appointments across McGowan's platform, expanding McGowan's program administration and specialty E&S capabilities nationwide.

Jacobs Acquires KeyW

June 12, 2019

Aerospace & Defense

Jacobs has completed its acquisition of KeyW, a Hanover, Maryland-based government cybersecurity and intelligence contractor. The transaction expands Jacobs' Aerospace, Technology and Nuclear (ATN) capabilities—adding KeyW's ISR, cyber, mission-critical IT and analytics expertise—to accelerate growth in high-value defense and space markets.

Lawley Acquires Witkin Scott Associates

January 1, 2026

Insurance

Lawley, an independent family-owned insurance and wealth management firm, announced that Witkin Scott Associates has joined the Lawley organization effective January 1, 2026. The merger gives Witkin Scott access to Lawley’s broader resources and market opportunities while preserving the agency’s local presence and client relationships; all Witkin Scott associates will join Lawley and relocate to Lawley’s Buffalo, New York office.

TA Associates Acquires Wealth Enhancement Group from Lightyear Capital

July 31, 2019

Financial Services

Funds affiliated with TA Associates have acquired the equity stake in Wealth Enhancement Group previously held by funds affiliated with Lightyear Capital LLC. Wealth Enhancement Group will remain privately held and independent under its existing leadership while the new partnership with TA Associates is intended to support accelerated organic growth and acquisition-led expansion; financial terms were not disclosed and the deal is expected to close in Q4.

CIVC Partners Invests in KeyData Associates

July 21, 2021

Cybersecurity

CIVC Partners has made a growth equity investment in KeyData Associates to support the Toronto-headquartered identity security specialist’s expansion across adjacent cybersecurity services and to fund strategic add-on acquisitions. KeyData’s founder and CEO Rosa Caputo remains a significant stakeholder and will continue to lead the business as the firm scales its advisory, systems-integration and managed identity services across North America.