Starr Completes Acquisition of IQUW Group

I Squared Capital Acquires Star Leasing Company

March 24, 2021

Logistics & Distribution

I Squared Capital, through its ISQ Global Infrastructure Fund II, has acquired Star Leasing Company, a Columbus, Ohio-based trailer lessor with a fleet of approximately 19,000 trailers and about 300 employees. The acquisition creates a U.S. semi-trailer platform for I Squared, enabling geographic expansion, enhanced service offerings (rentals, leasing, maintenance, sales, and breakdown services), and opportunities for bolt-on acquisitions.

Tri Star Sports & Entertainment Acquires The LRW Group

October 22, 2025

Professional Services

Tri Star Sports & Entertainment Group has acquired The LRW Group, a Miami-based business management firm serving Fortune 500 clients and high-profile entertainment and music figures. The deal expands Tri Star’s East Coast footprint and broadens its private wealth, financial strategy, and business management capabilities, with LRW founder Lahteefah “Lah” Parramore joining as Chief Growth Officer.

World Insurance Associates Acquires NorthStar Insurance Services

July 1, 2024

Insurance

World Insurance Associates LLC, a nationally ranked insurance brokerage headquartered in Iselin, New Jersey, acquired the business of NorthStar Insurance Services of Needham, Massachusetts, effective July 1, 2024. Terms were not disclosed; NorthStar (founded in 1995) is one of New England's larger independent insurance agencies providing business and personal insurance and risk management services.

Core Specialty Acquires London Aviation Underwriters

January 17, 2025

Insurance

Core Specialty Insurance Holdings, Inc. has completed the acquisition of London Aviation Underwriters, Inc., integrating LAU as its 18th specialty business unit and creating a new Aviation & Aerospace Division. LAU employees became Core Specialty employees effective January 1, 2025; LAU produced $44 million in gross premiums written in 2024 and will continue to operate under the LAU brand while StarStone National Insurance Company remains the policy-issuing carrier.

IK Partners Takes Minority Stake in Seventeen Group

March 13, 2025

Insurance

IK Partners' Partnership Fund III has agreed to acquire a minority stake in Seventeen Group, a London-headquartered independent insurance and risk management group that includes James Hallam and Touchstone. The investment will support Seventeen's growth strategy — including technology investment and consolidation opportunities across the UK and internationally — subject to regulatory approvals; financial terms were not disclosed.

Westland Insurance Group Acquires The Winch Group Inc.

August 3, 2022

Insurance

Westland Insurance Group has acquired The Winch Group Inc., a Ontario-based employee benefits consulting firm, expanding Westland's capabilities in employee benefits, financial planning and retirement/estate planning. The acquisition broadens Westland's product offering and strengthens its position as a leading full-service commercial brokerage in Canada.