Agency M&A Drops 19% Through Third Quarter
While deal flow has been slower than anticipated, valuations should hold steady for agencies with producer-led organic growth, says OPTIS Partners.
Agency Valuation
InsurBanc Celebrates 25 Years of Helping the Independent Agency System Thrive
The story of InsurBanc is, in many ways, the story of the independent agent channel over the last quarter century—ready to evolve and adapt for whatever comes next.
Why Fresh Capital Keeps Finding the Agency Business
Despite expectations that the independent insurance agency mergers & acquisitions market will cool, the pool of buyers is broadening. Here’s why agency M&A remains attractive.
Insurance Agency M&A Slows as Buyers Become More Selective
Agency mergers & acquisitions activity was down 15% in the first half of 2026, signaling a more disciplined environment. However, appetite for high-quality acquisitions remains high.
How Agency Owners Are Thinking About the Future
Not planning to sell—but thinking ahead? This market brief explains why independent agency owners are re‑examining value, timing and long‑term positioning.
Why More Agency Owners Are Reassessing What’s Next
Consolidation has become the new normal. See what’s driving it, and why more independent agency owners are quietly reassessing valuation, succession, and future partnership options.
The Forces Shaping Valuation and Partnership Decisions
Not planning to sell—but thinking ahead? This market brief explains why independent agency owners are re‑examining value, timing and long‑term positioning.
What’s Driving Consolidation for Independent Agencies Today
Not planning to sell—but thinking ahead? This market brief explains why independent agency owners are re‑examining value, timing and long‑term positioning.
3 Succession Planning Mistakes Agency Owners Can’t Afford to Make
Whether out of fear or the false belief that there’s always more time, most agency owners make the same three mistakes in succession planning.
How Industry Changes Are Influencing, But Not Deterring, M&A Activity
While some recent trends have influenced the mergers & acquisitions marketplace, it certainly hasn’t been interrupted.
