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Ever wondered how Marsh McLennan Agency approaches its M&A strategy? Chairman & CEO David Eslick gave us a sneak peek in this conversation with Insurance Business America. #Mergers #Acquisitons #Insurance #MarshMMA

Understanding W&I insurance options in M&A Explore the different types of W&I insurance available for mergers and acquisitions. From buy-side to sell-side policies and stapling options, find out what might suit your transaction best in our latest article written by our M&A specialist Caitlin Jansen Van Ryssen. https://ow.ly/6fZQ50SJ3k2 #MergersAndAcquisitions #Insurance

It's increasingly common to see the sell-side initiate the Warranty and indemnity (W&I) insurance process, which often leads to a discussion regarding whether a “hard staple” vs. “soft stapled” approach would be most appropriate when flipping the engagement with W&I from sell-side to buy-side. The answer to this question is explored in this great article from my colleagues Caitlin Jansen Van Ryssen and John Small.

Consolidation (or mergers and acquisitions) is a topic of particular interest to me, so reading Matt Scott’s views gave food for thought.   2023 was the biggest year for M&A seeing an increase of 25% in acquisition deals in the brokers and service provider sector.   Before setting up Momentum Broker Solutions, part of my role was dealing with just that. In general, M&As are seen as shrinking our landscape – but it’s really not. Yes, it may lead to a new name (and the loss of an independent/family name), but it also presents opportunity for dedicated insurance professionals who recognise the gap in the market deciding to go independent.   This regeneration is helping propel the Appointed Representative model forward, with no signs of slowing. In a changing landscape, many are embracing the possibilities of starting their own brokerage. We are privileged to support them as they regenerate our sector. And, like them, Momentum remains proudly independent with the success of our broker partners at our heart.

Private equity backed insurance brokers are acquisition machines, annually gobbling up dozens to hundreds of small insurance agencies, without pausing to integrate the disparate businesses. That’s changing now. #insurance #acquisitions #integration #privateequity

Is the UK insurance broking set for more M&A activity in 2024? The answer may lie in the current state of the industry. Economic factors, such as inflation, have led to increased premiums in personal lines insurance, particularly in home and motor insurance. As a result, brokers with personal lines books are struggling to compete and retain customers, while insurers are feeling the impact. #HSAAdvisory #IB #Mergers #Acquisition #CapitalMarkets #InsuranceBroking To learn more about the state of the UK insurance industry and the potential for M&A activity, check out this article: https://lnkd.in/dj4DsD8e

Insurance Times rounds up the biggest mergers, acquisitions, sales and capacity deals from 29 July to 2 August 2024. https://lnkd.in/eCt5vEUj #insurance #insuranceindustry #insurancenews #ukgi #insurancebroker #brokers #broker #insurers #insurer #mgas #mga #b2b

An insightful article about #mergers_and_acquisitions. M&As are a business fact. They are a natural progression within any developed industry. Insurance is no different, in North America alone hundreds of transactions take place annually, they are obviously affected by various microeconomic conditions but are prevalent and healthy. Customers benefit from larger brokers, with more expertise, reach, and leverage when negotiating with insurance companies on behalf of their customers. Scale also allows them to invest in developing their products and services, including tailoring services for larger customers. #businessstrategy #insurancestrategy #mergersandaquisitions

💡 Interested in how small brokerages are keeping pace in the competitive landscape of mergers and acquisitions? Insurance Business Magazine examines smaller brokerages' strategies to stay competitive amidst a boom in M&A activity in the property & casualty insurance market. The critical question is: How can these small brokerages survive and thrive in a market increasingly dominated by large consolidators? The article provides some fascinating insights, including: ➡ The rise in innovative strategies adopted by small brokerages ➡ The shift in market dynamics due to a surge in M&A deals ➡ The resilience and adaptability of small brokerages in a changing environment. Intrigued to learn more about the survival tactics of small brokerages in the face of industry consolidation? Click to delve deeper into this compelling narrative and understand the full scope of this evolving situation. https://lnkd.in/dE7Fan2z #Insurance #Brokerage #Mergers #Acquisitions

I was pleased to be able to contribute to Mike Ertel of Transworld's article on the growing use of Reps & Warranty Insurance (RWI) for deals in the sub $20 million deal size. We do expect exponential growth of RWI usage at this end of the market due to new product innovation that makes it both affordable and efficient for sub $20 million deals. #privatequity #mergers #acquisitions #pema #sterlingseacrestpritchard #warrantyandindemnity #transactionalinsurance #repsandwarrantyinsurance #mergersandacquisitions #cfc #transworldbusinessadvisors