In this fictional scenario, a fast-growing beverage company’s dream acquisition turns into a nightmare when a cyber attack cripples its operations and exposes the devastating consequences of an untested business continuity plan.

Deal volume stabilizes around 750-800 transactions annually while private equity maintains dominance and buyer pool shrinks significantly, Optis Partners reports.

Strong performance in May drives deal volume in first five months of year 5.4% ahead of 2024 levels: MarshBerry.

Top three buyers account for 25% of deals in Q1, while overall transaction volume drops 15%, Optis Partners reports.

Transformational mega-deals reshape industry landscape as transaction volume increases 5% over previous year, MarshBerry reports.

Transactional risk insurance market hits record highs as M&A activity rebounds across North America, Marsh reports.

Insurance M&A activity expected to rise in 2025 despite fewer deals and extended completion timelines in 2024, Deloitte reports.

Charlie Tice is the Private Equity National Practice Lead for Travelers. Risk & Insurance recently spoke to him as part of our expanded coverage of our 2025 M&A Power Broker® winners and finalists.

This year seven brokers were selected as M&A Power Brokers.

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Insureds may feel uncertainty when their carrier announces an M&A. Stability and transparent communication can help.

M&A activity in the insurance industry stabilizes as a steady supply of sellers meets a diverse buyer landscape, according to to the latest Q3 2024 update from Optis Partners .

Insurance M&A activity declines to 16-quarter low, but is higher than a decade ago and private equity interest remains strong, according to OPTIS Partners analysis.

R&W insurance uptake is increasing — here’s why.

Amid rising interest rates and elevated valuations, Q1 sees a slowdown in M&A activity in the insurance distribution sector, OPTIS Partners reports

The Hartford joins a growing-list of insurers that have withdrawn from California’s homeowners insurance market.

Despite a dip in M&A activity in 2023, transactional risk insurance thrived, with tech leading the pack in deal value, reveals a Marsh report.

After a lull in 2023, Deloitte predicts a resurgence in insurance M&A activity in 2024, driven by private equity and external investments.

Six brokers were selected as M&A Power Brokers, with two finalists.

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