Insurance Agency M&A Falls 12% in 2025
Agency mergers & acquisitions activity slowed to 695 deals in 2025, according to OPTIS Partners, with the number of buyers continuing to fall since 2021.
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Independent Agent Magazine Reviews the Biggest Stories of 2025
This end-of-year episode of Agency Nation Radio is brought to you by the editors of Independent Agent magazine. Will Jones, editor-in-chief, hosts the discussion and is joined by Olivia Overman, content editor, and AnneMarie McPherson Spears, news editor.
WTW to Acquire Newfront in $1.3 Billion Deal
WTW has agreed to buy the San Francisco-based broker Newfront, in a move to expand its high-growth reach in the U.S.
Private Equity in Insurance: What Independent Agencies Need to Know
For agency owners preparing for a sale, planning succession or assessing their competitive standing, it’s more important than ever to understand the forces that drive an agency’s valuation.
Baldwin Group to Buy CAC Group for $1 Billion
The Baldwin Group and CAC Group have agreed to merge, which will create one of the largest independent insurance advisory and distribution platforms in the U.S.
Agency, Career and Coastal Growth With Kelley Carter
On this episode of Agency Nation Radio, we chat with Kelley Carter, president of Choice Insurance Agency, Member of Choice Financial Group in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Top 5 Most-Read Articles in Independent Agent in November
Articles examined the trend of expanding telematics data, strategies to prevent errors & omissions claims after a merger or acquisition, and how artificial intelligence (AI) can cause E&O exposures.
Preventing E&O Claims After a Merger or Acquisition
As errors & omissions from post-merger & acquisition missteps rise, here are four ways agencies can reduce exposure after a deal is done.
Public Insurance Broker Performance Trends and the Impact on M&A
2025 has told a tale of two very different market realities for public brokers. Here’s what that means for agency mergers & acquisitions.
Top 5 Most-Read Articles in Independent Agent in October
New reports revealed widening gaps in insurance coverage and an expanding role for agents. Plus, Agency Nation Radio spoke with GEICO on its move into the independent agency channel.
