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Insurance Distribution M&A Activity Hits Decade Low as Three-Year Slide Shows Signs of Bottoming Out

Deal volume in the insurance agency space fell 6% in the first quarter of 2026 compared to a year earlier, marking the 10th consecutive quarter below the long-term trend line, according to OPTIS Partners.

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Changing market forces are driving pessimism among independent insurance agencies.