Balance Partners Acquires Vanguard Specialty
March 18, 2025
Balance Partners announced a partnership and acquisition of Vanguard Specialty, a Tampa-based managing general agent and program administrator focused on professional liability insurance. The deal is intended to scale Balance Partners’ professional liability offerings, enhance Vanguard Specialty’s capabilities, and expand distribution for their specialty insurance programs.
- Buyers
- Balance Partners
- Targets
- Vanguard Specialty
- Industry
- Insurance
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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