Aquarian Capital to Acquire Brighthouse Financial in $4.1 Billion All-Cash Deal

Berkshire Hathaway Acquires Alleghany Corporation for $11.6 Billion

October 19, 2022

Financial Services

Berkshire Hathaway and Alleghany Corporation announced a definitive all-cash agreement under which Berkshire Hathaway will acquire all outstanding Alleghany shares for $848.02 per share, valuing the transaction at approximately $11.6 billion. The deal was expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2022, and Alleghany would continue to operate as an independent subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway after closing.

Aquarian Holdings Acquires Controlling Interest in Somerset Reinsurance Ltd.

January 10, 2023

Insurance

Aquarian Holdings has closed the acquisition of a controlling interest in Bermuda-domiciled Somerset Reinsurance Ltd., a reinsurer focused on the U.S. life insurance and annuity market. Aquarian will provide substantial immediate and committed capital and, through Aquarian Investments, serve as asset manager to support Somerset Re's growth while existing investors Hannover Re and Weiss Family Interests retain ownership stakes and remain involved.

Esquire Financial Holdings to Acquire Signature Bancorporation in $348.4M All-Stock Deal

March 18, 2026

Financial Services

Esquire Financial Holdings announced a definitive, all-stock agreement to acquire Signature Bancorporation for approximately $348.4 million. The merger combines Esquire’s national, litigation-focused banking platform with Signature’s established Midwest (Chicago) relationship banking franchise, targeting a combined institution with roughly $4.8 billion in assets at closing.

Broadshore Capital Partners Management Completes Buyout from Guardian Life

September 2, 2025

Professional Services

Broadshore Capital Partners’ management team, led by CEO Brad Howe, has acquired the majority ownership interest formerly held by The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, making the firm fully independent and management‑owned. The transition will not affect day‑to‑day operations or senior leadership as Broadshore continues to manage equity and debt real estate investments nationally.

Brown & Brown to Acquire Quintes Holding B.V. from Aquiline Capital Partners

July 29, 2024

Insurance

Aquiline Capital Partners has entered into an agreement to sell Quintes Holding B.V. to Brown & Brown, Inc., with Quintes’ management ownership team also selling to Brown & Brown. The acquisition is expected to be finalized in Q4 2024, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.

Aquamar Holdings (Huron Capital) Acquires Shining Ocean, Inc.

December 10, 2021

Food & Beverage

Aquamar Holdings, a Huron Capital portfolio company, has acquired Shining Ocean, Inc. from True World Group to expand scale and diversify Aquamar’s surimi and branded seafood product offerings. The deal strengthens Aquamar’s position as a leading surimi producer in North America and adds new products and innovation opportunities to its platform.