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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.

Q1 2026 Natural Catastrophe Losses Fall Well Below Average, Leaving Insurers in Strong Position

John Newell Named Chief Executive Officer at World Insurance Associates

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