Aon to Buy USI Insurance Services for $17 Billion
Aon has agreed to buy USI Insurance Services in a move to enhance its presence in the growing U.S. middle-market segment.
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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.
Top 5 Most-Read Articles in Independent Agent in May
May brought news of moderating pressures in the long-suffering personal lines space, with early signs that increases in reconstruction costs and personal auto premium hikes may be beginning to slow.
Insurance Agency M&A Falls 6% in First Quarter
Agency mergers & acquisitions activity slowed to 148 deals in the first quarter of 2026, according to OPTIS Partners, who believe the decline is bottoming out.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
