Tracked deals
2412
2412 tracked deals across 2013-2026.
Top Insurance Acquirers (2013-2026)
Buyer mix
Strategic-led
2362 strategic · 400 pe
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2024
389 tracked deals announced in 2024.
Primary Insight
What Stands Out
- Brokerage and intermediary roll-ups: buyers like Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., Hilb Group, Hub International Limited, and King Risk Partners pursue acquisitions that expand regional distribution and advisory capacity.
- Risk & capital capability expansion: NFP (an Aon company) plans to expand P&C risk capital capabilities in Minneapolis by combining local relationships with broader resources.
- Specialty insurance structures: ANV Group Holdings Ltd.’s agreement for Car Care Plan (CCP) adds a U.K. motor warranty MGA platform with overseas subsidiaries, including the United States and Europe.
- Larger platform deals via private equity: EQT X (EQT Private Equity) seeks a majority stake in McGill and Partners (with founders re-investing), while a consortium backed by KKR and others targets Steadfast Group in Australia.
- Brand continuity and integration choices show up repeatedly (e.g., acquired teams relocating or operating under their established brands while gaining added support).
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Top Buyers
Illustrative buyers pulled from tracked transactions on this page. This table is capped and intentionally non-exhaustive.
| Buyer | # Deals | Focus | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hub International Limited | 198 | Global insurance brokerage and financial services firm pr... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Inszone Insurance Services | 187 | Full-service insurance brokerage providing personal and c... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. | 120 | Global insurance brokerage, risk management and consultin... | Strategic |
| World Insurance Associates LLC | 112 | National full-service insurance brokerage and financial s... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Risk Strategies | 61 | National specialty insurance brokerage and risk managemen... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Alera Group | 54 | National insurance brokerage and financial services firm ... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| AssuredPartners, Inc. | 54 | Full-service insurance broker providing commercial insura... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| NFP | 35 | Leading insurance broker and consultant providing propert... | Strategic |
| King Risk Partners | 33 | Regional insurance brokerage offering personal and commer... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| OneDigital | 33 | National insurance brokerage, financial services and HR c... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
Acquisition Volume in Insurance by Year
Last 10 years
Actual
Full-year estimate
Supporting Data
Recent Transactions
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October 14, 2026
- Buyer
- Porch Insurance Reciprocal Exchange (PIRE), Porch Group
- Target
- Allied Trust
- Industry
- Insurance
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Porch Insurance Reciprocal Exchange (PIRE) and Porch Group entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Allied Trust’s insurance carrier and its managing general agency and captive reinsurance entity, respectively, for approximately $200 million in total consideration. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2027, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions, and is intended to expand Porch’s insurance business into Louisiana while adding scale and claims data.
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October 9, 2026
- Buyer
- Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., Pen Underwriting
- Target
- Ornella Underwriting
- Industry
- Insurance
- Location
- Ireland
- Type
- Addon
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has acquired Ornella Underwriting through its specialist underwriting subsidiary Pen Underwriting. Ornella, a managing general agent in Wexford, Ireland, will become part of Pen Underwriting and continue operating under Pen Underwriting’s Ireland leadership.
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October 8, 2026
- Buyer
- Alliant Insurance Services
- Target
- Melcher & Prescott
- Industry
- Insurance
- Location
- New Hampshire, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Alliant Insurance Services acquired Melcher & Prescott, an independent insurance agency and brokerage headquartered in Laconia, New Hampshire. The acquisition expands Alliant’s presence in the Northeast, and Melcher & Prescott will transition to operate as Alliant Insurance Services.
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October 7, 2026
- Buyer
- Equal Parts
- Target
- Archer Insurance Solutions
- Industry
- Insurance
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Addon
Equal Parts acquired Archer Insurance Solutions, an insurance agency based in Waxahachie, Texas. Rex Young, Dustin Webb, Brock Sherwood, and Stephanie Musick, who joined Equal Parts through its acquisition of D3 Insurance Group, led the transaction as part of Equal Parts’ operator-led acquisition model.
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October 7, 2026
- Buyer
- Equal Parts
- Target
- El Valle Insurance
- Industry
- Insurance
- Location
- New Mexico, United States
- Type
- Addon
Equal Parts acquired El Valle Insurance, an independent insurance agency serving customers in Española and Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Benito Ortiz, who joined Equal Parts through its acquisition of Strategic Insurance Group, led the transaction as part of the platform’s strategy of enabling agency operators to expand through acquisitions.
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October 7, 2026
- Buyer
- Equal Parts
- Target
- Loma Portal Insurance
- Industry
- Insurance
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Type
- Addon
Equal Parts acquired Loma Portal Insurance, an independent insurance agency in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Rex Young, Dustin Webb, Brock Sherwood, and Stephanie Musick, who joined Equal Parts through its acquisition of D3 Insurance Group, led the transaction as part of the platform’s operator-led growth strategy.
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October 6, 2026
- Buyer
- Gyde
- Target
- Capstone Benefits Consulting
- Industry
- Insurance
- Location
- Georgia, United States
- Type
- Addon
Gyde acquired Capstone Benefits Consulting, an Atlanta-area employee benefits consultancy, in its first acquisition in the employee benefits market. The deal expands Gyde’s AI-native brokerage platform beyond Medicare and individual and family plans into group health and employee benefits consulting; Capstone will retain its brand and leadership while integrating Gyde’s AI tools.
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October 5, 2026
- Buyer
- ANV Group Holdings Ltd.
- Target
- Assured Underwriting Group Limited
- Industry
- Insurance
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Buyout
ANV Group Holdings Ltd. completed its acquisition of Assured Underwriting Group Limited (AUG), a London-based specialist managing general agent serving tour operators and the travel sector. AUG adds travel protection and financial failure insurance capabilities to ANV’s Credit & Protection segment and strengthens its presence across the United Kingdom and Europe.
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October 1, 2026
- Buyer
- IMG (International Medical Group)
- Target
- World Nomads
- Industry
- Insurance
- Location
- Australia
- Type
- Buyout
IMG (International Medical Group) has completed its acquisition of World Nomads. The deal strengthens IMG’s global travel insurance distribution and expands its presence across key markets while preserving World Nomads’ adventure-focused brand and customer base.
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September 18, 2026
- Buyer
- Equal Parts
- Target
- ProSource Insurance Agency
- Seller
- Paul Nhem (founder)
- Industry
- Insurance
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Equal Parts acquired ProSource Insurance Agency, a Plano, Texas-based transportation insurance brokerage serving trucking companies, owner-operators, commercial fleets, and transportation businesses. The deal was completed during the first quarter of 2026 and expands Equal Parts’ transportation insurance platform and network of specialized independent agencies.
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September 17, 2026
- Buyer
- Sequence Holdings, DFO Management, (entity formed by Sequence Holdings and DFO Management)
- Target
- The Baldwin Group
- Industry
- Insurance
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
The Baldwin Group entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $7.7 billion. The deal is led by an entity formed by Sequence Holdings and DFO Management, the family investment office of Michael Dell, and is expected to close in the first quarter of 2027.
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September 15, 2026
- Buyer
- Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
- Target
- Innovise Business Consultants
- Seller
- McMillan Insurance & Bonding Inc. (dba Innovise Business Consultants)
- Industry
- Insurance
- Location
- Colorado, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. acquired Innovise Business Consultants, an Englewood, Colorado-based commercial insurance brokerage and surety bonding firm previously operating as McMillan Insurance & Bonding. Financial terms were not disclosed. The Innovise team, led by Jason McMillan, will relocate to Gallagher’s Denver office under the direction of Bret VanderVoort.
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September 15, 2026
- Buyer
- NFP
- Target
- Moores Insurance Management, Inc.
- Industry
- Insurance
- Location
- Minnesota, United States
- Type
- Buyout
NFP, an Aon company, acquired Moores Insurance Management, a Minneapolis-based multidisciplinary risk management firm. The deal expands NFP’s property and casualty (P&C) capabilities for high-net-worth individuals and commercial clients in Minnesota, while bringing Moores’ local relationships and personal lines expertise into NFP’s platform.
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September 8, 2026
- Buyer
- Jencap Group LLC
- Target
- Concorde General Agency
- Industry
- Insurance
- Location
- North Dakota, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Jencap Group LLC acquired Concorde General Agency, a North Dakota-based specialty insurance intermediary focused on personal lines, commercial lines, and farm & ranch insurance. Concorde will continue operating under the Concorde General Agency brand as part of the Jencap Insurance Services Inc (JCIS) division, expanding Jencap’s geographic presence in the Upper Midwest.
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September 3, 2026
- Buyer
- King Risk Partners
- Target
- Conover Beyer Associates Insurance
- Industry
- Insurance
- Location
- New Jersey, United States
- Type
- Buyout
King Risk Partners acquired Conover Beyer Associates Insurance, a family- and veteran-owned independent insurance agency based in Manasquan, New Jersey. The deal expands King Risk Partners’ presence in New Jersey and the broader Mid-Atlantic region while adding capabilities across commercial and personal insurance, employee benefits, and risk management.
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September 1, 2026
- Buyer
- Ignyte Insurance
- Target
- InsureMyTrip
- Industry
- Insurance
- Location
- Rhode Island, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Ignyte Insurance announced the acquisition of InsureMyTrip, a U.S. travel insurance marketplace that helps consumers compare and purchase coverage from trusted providers. The deal adds InsureMyTrip to Ignyte’s expanding portfolio of travel and travel medical insurance brands.
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September 1, 2026
- Buyer
- Principal Financial Group
- Target
- Beam Benefits
- Industry
- Insurance
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Principal Financial Group completed its acquisition of Beam Benefits effective September 1, 2026. The acquisition adds more than 25,000 small-business customers and Beam’s digital benefits platform to Principal’s Benefits and Protection business, supporting its growth in the small-business employee benefits market.
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August 31, 2026
- Buyer
- Crest Insurance Group
- Target
- Tegeler & Associates
- Seller
- Tegeler family
- Industry
- Insurance
- Location
- Wyoming, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Crest Insurance Group has agreed to acquire Tegeler & Associates, an independent insurance agency based in Pinedale, Wyoming. The deal is expected to strengthen Crest’s presence throughout Wyoming while allowing the Tegeler team to continue serving local clients and communities.
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- Buyer
- Hilb Group
- Target
- Michigan-based property and casualty insurance agency
- Industry
- Insurance
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Addon
Hilb Group has acquired a Michigan-based property and casualty insurance agency to expand its brokerage and advisory presence in the Midwest. The acquisition took effect on August 1, 2026, though the acquired agency’s name and deal terms were not disclosed.
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August 27, 2026
- Buyer
- Inszone Insurance Services
- Target
- Aviza Insurance Agency
- Seller
- Jake Eby
- Industry
- Insurance
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Inszone Insurance Services acquired Aviza Insurance Agency, a Coldwater, Michigan independent agency with expertise in farm and agribusiness insurance. The deal is intended to expand Inszone’s footprint in Michigan and provide Aviza clients access to Inszone’s expanded markets, technology, and back-office resources.
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August 24, 2026
- Buyer
- ANV Group Holdings Ltd.
- Target
- Car Care Plan (CCP), Dent Wizard Ventures (DWV)
- Seller
- AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
- Industry
- Insurance
- Location
- West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
- Type
- Buyout
ANV Group Holdings Ltd. entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Car Care Plan (“CCP”), a leading U.K. motor warranty managing general agent (MGA), from AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. The transaction is expected to close around the end of September 2026 and includes Dent Wizard Ventures in the United Kingdom and CCP’s overseas subsidiaries (including in the United States, Europe, Turkey, and China).
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August 22, 2026
- Buyer
- KKR, Dragoneer Investment Group, Amwins Group, Starboard BidCo (backed by Dragoneer and KKR), KKR and Dragoneer-backed bidder
- Target
- Steadfast Group, Steadfast underwriting agency business, Steadfast broking operations
- Industry
- Insurance
- Location
- New South Wales, Australia
- Type
- Buyout
Steadfast Group has entered into a binding scheme implementation deed under which a consortium backed by KKR, together with Dragoneer Investment Group and Amwins Group, will acquire the Australian insurance distribution company for an enterprise value of approximately A$7.7 billion. Steadfast shareholders will receive A$6.00 per share in cash, with the deal subject to shareholder, court, and regulatory approvals and targeted to be implemented in December 2026.
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August 20, 2026
- Buyer
- King Risk Partners
- Target
- Norton and Siegel
- Seller
- Aaron Stein
- Industry
- Insurance
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Addon
King Risk Partners announced the acquisition of Norton and Siegel to expand its New York presence through partnerships with established independent insurance agencies. Norton and Siegel, founded in 1892 in Babylon Village on Long Island, serves individuals, families, and businesses with personal and commercial insurance offerings, including flood, waterfront property, and specialized liability coverage.
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August 20, 2026
- Buyer
- Inszone Insurance Services
- Target
- Harris Insurance Services, Charles G. Harris Insurance Agency INC. (doing business as Harris Insurance Services)
- Seller
- Harris family (Ross Harris and the Harris Insurance Services leadership)
- Industry
- Insurance
- Location
- Oklahoma, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Inszone Insurance Services announced the acquisition of Harris Insurance Services, a Tulsa, Oklahoma-based personal lines insurance agency. The deal expands Inszone’s personal lines footprint in Oklahoma and adds the Harris family agency’s nearly century-long client relationships and specialty in policies such as home, auto, umbrella, and more.
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- Buyer
- Genstar Capital
- Target
- Oncourse Home Solutions
- Seller
- Funds advised by Apax Partners LLP
- Industry
- Insurance
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Genstar Capital entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Oncourse Home Solutions, a national home infrastructure warranty provider. The deal is expected to close in Q4 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and closing conditions.
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August 19, 2026
- Buyer
- Inszone Insurance Services
- Target
- D.B. Insurance Services, LLC
- Seller
- Darrell Boyd
- Industry
- Insurance
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Addon
Inszone Insurance Services, a national commercial, personal, and benefits insurance brokerage, announced it has acquired D.B. Insurance Services, LLC. The deal expands Inszone’s agency network and provides the acquired team access to broader resources, advanced back-office support, and expanded carrier access while preserving the personalized service model.
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August 18, 2026
- Buyer
- Integrity, LLC
- Target
- Visionary
- Seller
- Akki Roopani (Visionary-led organization)
- Industry
- Insurance
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Addon
Integrity, LLC, a Dallas-based distributor of life and health insurance and provider of wealth management solutions, acquired Visionary, an independent marketing organization based in Atlanta, Georgia. The companies said the acquisition will leverage Integrity’s AI-first technology platform and shared services to accelerate agent success and improve the client experience nationwide; financial terms were not disclosed.
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August 13, 2026
- Buyer
- The Manhattan Life Insurance Company
- Target
- Union Security Life Insurance Company of New York
- Seller
- Assurant, Inc.
- Industry
- Insurance
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
The Manhattan Life Insurance Company completed its acquisition of Union Security Life Insurance Company of New York from Assurant, Inc. The transaction closed in March 2026 following regulatory review and ManhatttanLife’s public announcement.
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August 13, 2026
- Buyer
- Inszone Insurance Services
- Target
- Hocker Family Insurance
- Seller
- Cole Tynes
- Industry
- Insurance
- Location
- Kentucky, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Inszone Insurance Services acquired Hocker Family Insurance, a long-standing insurance agency based in Morgantown, Kentucky. The deal keeps the Morgantown local office and team in place to continue serving existing clients while gaining access to Inszone’s expanded carrier relationships, technology, and operational resources.
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- Buyer
- Thoma Bravo, Cherry Tree BidCo, Cherry Tree Merger Sub, Altamont Capital Partners
- Target
- Accelerant
- Industry
- Insurance
- Location
- Georgia, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Thoma Bravo has agreed to acquire Accelerant in an all-cash transaction with an enterprise value exceeding $4 billion, taking the data-driven specialty insurance platform private. Accelerant shareholders are expected to receive $20.25 per share in cash, representing a 49% premium to the August 12, 2026 closing price.
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August 11, 2026
- Buyer
- Inszone Insurance Services
- Target
- Two Fong's Inc.
- Seller
- Al Fong, Pete Fong
- Industry
- Insurance
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Inszone Insurance Services acquired Two Fong's Inc., a Bay Area commercial insurance agency. The deal is intended to expand Inszone’s California presence while keeping Two Fong’s localized, family-business approach to client care.
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August 10, 2026
FM, a commercial property insurer, has acquired FortressFire, a wildfire intelligence company that combines machine learning with physics-based wildfire risk modeling. FortressFire will operate as an independent, wholly owned division of FM and continue serving clients under its existing brand and leadership. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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August 10, 2026
- Buyer
- Marsh McLennan Agency
- Target
- Accel Holdings, Inc.
- Industry
- Insurance
- Location
- Iowa, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA) agreed to acquire Accel Holdings, Inc., an independent insurance and advisory firm headquartered in Waverly, Iowa. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter, and terms were not disclosed. MMA expects the combination to expand its geographic footprint in Iowa and strengthen retirement, wealth, and agribusiness capabilities.
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- Buyer
- Inszone Insurance Services
- Target
- The Lightle Group, LLC d/b/a Radwick & Lightle
- Industry
- Insurance
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Inszone Insurance Services announced the acquisition of The Lightle Group, LLC DBA Radwick & Lightle, a Bremerton, Washington-based employee benefits and HR support agency. The deal is intended to strengthen Inszone’s presence in the Pacific Northwest and expand its employee benefits capabilities and resources for small to mid-sized businesses.
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- Buyer
- American Growth Insurance (AGI)
- Target
- Heller-Kowitz Insurance Advisors
- Industry
- Insurance
- Location
- Maryland, United States
- Type
- Buyout
American Growth Insurance (AGI), an AI-native insurance brokerage growth platform, acquired Heller-Kowitz Insurance Advisors, a full-service insurance agency based in Baltimore, Maryland. AGI plans to integrate the acquired agency onto its proprietary technology platform and continue building a network of operator-led insurance agencies across the United States.
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August 6, 2026
- Buyer
- American Family Mutual Insurance Company
- Target
- Bowhead Specialty Holdings
- Seller
- Bowhead shareholders
- Industry
- Insurance
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
American Family Mutual Insurance Company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the outstanding shares of Bowhead Specialty Holdings that it does not already own in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $1.2 billion. Bowhead shareholders will receive $34.00 per share, and the deal is expected to close before the end of 2026, subject to approvals and customary regulatory conditions.
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- Buyer
- Federated Mutual Insurance Company
- Target
- High Definition Vehicle Insurance, Inc. (HDVI)
- Seller
- Investors, customers and partners of HDVI (collectively referenced), HDVI founder and board chair Chuck Wallace (acknowledged; not explicitly stated as seller)
- Industry
- Insurance
- Location
- South Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
High Definition Vehicle Insurance, Inc. (HDVI) was acquired by Federated Mutual Insurance Company (Federated Insurance) effective August 1, 2026. HDVI will operate as a largely autonomous subsidiary of Federated Insurance, aiming to accelerate growth in commercial trucking insurance using its telematics and data-driven approach.
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- Buyer
- Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
- Target
- Apollo Insurance Solutions Ltd.
- Industry
- Insurance
- Location
- British Columbia, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. announced the acquisition of Apollo Insurance Solutions Ltd., a Vancouver, British Columbia-based digital insurance broker and managing general agency (MGA) focused on tenant insurance across Canada. The Apollo team will remain in Vancouver, and Gallagher said Apollo’s AI-enabled digital platform will strengthen its capabilities in Canada.
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August 4, 2026
- Buyer
- The Hartford
- Target
- Equitable's Employee Benefits business
- Seller
- Equitable
- Industry
- Insurance
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
The Hartford agreed to acquire Equitable’s Employee Benefits business, including its group life, disability, leave, supplemental health, dental and vision products, technology, and approximately 300 employees. The acquisition represents approximately $500 million in premium and was completed on October 13, 2026.
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August 4, 2026
- Buyer
- CarShield
- Target
- American Auto Shield
- Industry
- Insurance
- Location
- Missouri, United States
- Type
- Buyout
CarShield announced it has finalized the acquisition of its primary contract administrator, American Auto Shield. The deal integrates claims administration in-house to create a fully integrated end-to-end vehicle protection service, keeping American Auto Shield operating under its name within the CarShield company family.
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- Buyer
- Inszone Insurance Services
- Target
- Chelf Insurance Group, LLC
- Industry
- Insurance
- Location
- Oklahoma, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Inszone Insurance Services has acquired Chelf Insurance Group, LLC, strengthening Inszone’s footprint in Oklahoma and expanding local services in Stillwater and surrounding areas. Chelf provides property & casualty, personal and commercial coverage, and workers’ compensation, with additional emphasis on employee benefits.
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- Buyer
- Third Wave Insurance
- Target
- Massad Olinde Benefits Consulting, Acuity Group, Benefits Administrative Services, Aparicio Walker & Seeling Inc., Spielmann & Associates
- Industry
- Insurance
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Third Wave Insurance acquired a Gulf Coast insurance agency platform comprising five firms—Massad Olinde Benefits Consulting, Acuity Group, Benefits Administrative Services, Aparicio Walker & Seeling, and Spielmann & Associates. The acquired agencies will operate under the Palmer & Cay brand as part of Third Wave’s producer-focused, tech-enabled operating platform serving middle-market clients across the Southeast.
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July 31, 2026
- Buyer
- Tiptree
- Target
- Universal Shield Insurance Group
- Industry
- Insurance
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
Tiptree announced a definitive agreement to acquire Universal Shield Insurance Group, a specialty property and casualty insurer, for $100 million in cash. The deal is subject to regulatory approvals and is estimated to close in the first quarter of 2027.
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- Buyer
- Inszone Insurance Services
- Target
- Advice Insurance Agency, Inc.
- Seller
- Steve McCulloch (founder of Advice Insurance Agency)
- Industry
- Insurance
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Inszone Insurance Services acquired Advice Insurance Agency, expanding Inszone’s personal lines offerings, particularly auto insurance. Advice Insurance Agency, which generated more than 90% of business from auto, is transitioning toward the founder’s retirement and will provide clients expanded access to more carriers and additional products including life and broader coverages.
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Cover Genius, the embedded protection infrastructure provider, announced its acquisition of Friendsurance, a Berlin-based insurtech and digital bancassurance platform for banks and insurers. The deal combines Cover Genius’s global embedded protection infrastructure with Friendsurance’s local regulatory expertise and bank-grade technology to accelerate “Bancassurance 2.0” across the DACH region. Financial terms were not disclosed, and the acquisition is effective immediately.
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Cinven, alongside La Caisse, has agreed to acquire Optio Group, a UK-headquartered specialty insurance Managing General Agent (MGA) platform. The parties cite Optio’s capital-light underwriting model, structurally growing specialty insurance end market, and opportunities for continued organic and M&A growth, with the deal subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.
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- Buyer
- Mapfre S.A., Mapfre U.S.A. Corporation
- Target
- Safety Insurance Group, Inc.
- Industry
- Insurance
- Location
- Massachusetts, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Mapfre USA, a subsidiary of Mapfre S.A., has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Safety Insurance Group, Inc. in an all-cash transaction valued at $1.54 billion. The deal is expected to close in Q1 2027 and is intended to deepen Mapfre USA’s property and casualty franchise in Massachusetts and the broader U.S. Northeast.
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July 23, 2026
- Buyer
- Horace Mann Educators Corporation
- Target
- Employee Services, LLC (ESI), Reserve National Insurance Company (RNIC), MedMutual Life Insurance Company's group life and disability business
- Seller
- Medical Mutual of Ohio
- Industry
- Insurance
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Horace Mann Educators Corporation agreed to acquire Employee Services, LLC (ESI) and Reserve National Insurance Company from Medical Mutual of Ohio for a combined net purchase price of approximately $240 million. The deals also include reinsurance of Medical Mutual’s group life and disability business to Horace Mann, expanding employer-focused offerings and distribution reach.
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July 22, 2026
- Buyer
- Ascent Insurance Group
- Target
- Ghentco, Inc. dba Baker Harris Hopkins Insurance Agency
- Seller
- Ghentco, Inc.
- Industry
- Insurance
- Location
- Oklahoma, United States
- Type
- Addon
Ascent Insurance Group, a Keystone Platform Partner, acquired Ghentco, Inc. dba Baker Harris Hopkins Insurance Agency. The deal closed on July 1, 2026. Baker Harris Hopkins is an independent insurance agency headquartered in Enid, Oklahoma serving individuals, families, and businesses, while Ascent expands Keystone’s Oklahoma network.
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July 17, 2026
- Buyer
- Kish Insurance (Kish Bancorp)
- Target
- Shuck Agency
- Seller
- Jack Shuck (historical owner, retirement in 1982)
- Industry
- Insurance
- Location
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Type
- Addon
Kish Bancorp’s insurance subsidiary, Kish Insurance, will acquire the Shuck Agency of Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, in a partnership effective August 1, 2026. The Shuck Agency will operate as a division of Kish Insurance, keeping its local identity and office location with Andy Cipar continuing as Managing Director.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which parts of the insurance value chain are most common in these acquisitions?
The most visible themes are acquisitions of insurance brokers and intermediaries, multi-disciplinary risk management firms, and specialized distribution platforms (including MGA businesses).
Are these deals mostly in the United States?
No. The page shows activity in the United States as well as the United Kingdom and Australia, with several deals specifically located in U.S. states such as Colorado, Minnesota, North Dakota, New Jersey, Rhode Island, and Michigan.
What acquisition strategies show up across recent transactions?
Common strategies include expanding geographic presence (often in specific regional markets), adding capabilities across commercial/personal/specialty lines, and scaling specialty platforms (including MGA structures).
Do acquirers typically keep acquired companies’ brands?
Often, yes. Several summaries note brand continuity (for example, acquired entities operating under their established brand) alongside integration or support from the acquiring platform.
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