Equal Parts Acquires Blue Star Insurance Agency

Equal Parts Acquires Strategic Insurance (Albuquerque)

October 8, 2025

Insurance

Equal Parts, an Austin-based insurance platform, has acquired Strategic Insurance, an independent Albuquerque agency founded by Benito Ortiz. The agency will continue operating under its local brand while gaining access to Equal Parts’ technology, operational tools, and capital to support growth across Albuquerque and New Mexico.

Equal Parts Acquires Lumen Insurance

April 16, 2025

Insurance

Equal Parts, a newly launched insurance platform backed by acquisition capital, announced its first acquisition of Austin-based Lumen Insurance. The deal brings Lumen’s specialty in serving venture-backed tech startups into Equal Parts’ AI-enabled model as the platform pursues consolidation of independent agencies.

Inszone Insurance Services Acquires Blue Chip Insurance (Santa Fe)

September 19, 2024

Insurance

Inszone Insurance Services, a Sacramento-based full-service insurance brokerage, has acquired Blue Chip Insurance, a long-established independent agency in Santa Fe, New Mexico, from Jay and Jane Winter. The deal expands Inszone's footprint in the Southwest and brings additional carrier access and resources to Blue Chip's clients.

Hub International Acquires WestStar Insurance Assets in El Paso

October 9, 2024

Insurance

Hub International Limited has acquired the assets of WestStar Insurance Agency, Inc. from WestStar Bank. The transaction brings the WestStar Insurance team into Hub Texas to strengthen Hub's commercial and personal insurance capabilities in the Borderplex region; terms were not disclosed.

Equal Parts Acquires Assurely to Add TigerMark D&O MGA for Startups

June 26, 2025

Insurance

Equal Parts, a next-generation insurance agency platform, has acquired Austin-based Assurely, an agency and MGA known for its TigerMark D&O program tailored to early-stage and non‑traditional capital companies. The acquisition brings Assurely's fintech expertise and proprietary D&O product into Equal Parts' AI-enabled platform to scale specialized coverage for startups and improve operational efficiency.

Marsh McLennan Agency Acquires AmeriStar Agency, Inc.

July 2, 2024

Insurance

Marsh McLennan Agency, a subsidiary of Marsh, has acquired AmeriStar Agency, Inc., an independent insurance agency based in Wayzata, Minnesota. AmeriStar's employees (including President Matt Schadow) will join Marsh McLennan Agency and continue operating from their existing Wayzata office as part of the firm's Upper Midwest growth strategy.