BayPine to Acquire Relation Insurance Services
February 18, 2026
BayPine LP has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Relation Insurance Services, a large independent U.S. insurance broker. Relation management—including CEO Tim Hall—will continue to lead the company as BayPine aims to accelerate technology-enabled growth and apply AI and other digital tools.
- Buyers
- BayPine LP
- Targets
- Relation Insurance Services
- Sellers
- Aquiline Capital Partners LP
- Platforms
- BayPine LP
- Industry
- Insurance
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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