M&A

Insurance Broker M&A Activity Hits Post-Pandemic Low in Q1 2025

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

Insurance Brokerage M&A Activity Hits Third-Highest Volume on Record in 2024

M&A Insurance Market Grows Amid Deal Recovery

Insurance M&A Values Surge Despite Fewer Deals in 2024

Charlie Tice of Travelers Discusses M&A Outlook for 2025 and the Role of Risk Management in Private Equity

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3 Cyber Risks Tech Companies Need to Watch When Entering an M&A Deal

The rush to create tech companies to meet a growing digital need has opened the door to more M&A activity. But with tech, cyber risk abounds.

An Uptick in Health Care M&As Is Just What the Doctor Ordered. Here’s One Risk Expert’s Prescription

Health care facilities are acquiring data-driven entities as well as rebranding to show their new capabilities.

3 Insurance M&A Insights from 2021 That Will Prepare Us for How the Market Will Behave in 2022

While some big-ticket insurance mergers ran into obstacles within the past year, the trend to pursue M&A will continue.

Learn How WTW’s Jay Berg Builds Brilliant Risk Management Teams

Specializing in mergers and acquisitions gives Jay Berg an expansive view of who is on his team.

Environmental Coverage Is Becoming a Bigger Player in M&A Deals. Here’s Why It’s Becoming a Necessity

M&A deals are occurring on faster timelines just as buyer and lender awareness of pollution exposures are increasing.

The 2022 M&A Power Brokers

This year, six brokers from across the brokerage field were named as the 2022 M&A Power Broker winners. An additional four brokers were named as finalists.

Sophisticated Private Equity Investors Now Look to Insurance to Unlock Capital and Value

Market conditions have made insurance a key financial tool for private equity firms navigating today’s ever-changing risk landscape.

Insurance Deals in Asia Plunge by 51% in the First Half of 2021. How Did the Americas and Europe Fare?

Indicators in all regions show encouraging signs for the second half of the year.

5 Key Reps and Warranties Considerations in Maintaining and Closing a Deal

Here are five reps and warranties coverage considerations when maintaining and closing a deal.

Mergers and Acquisitions Are Alluring But Risky. Here’s a Risk Management Roadmap That Should Cool the Burn

When looking to close a successful M&A deal, here are the risks that professionals should address and mitigate. 

Rising Star Emily Quinlan Carved Out a Space in Insurance for Success. Here’s How She Keeps Pushing Forward

Alliant’s Emily Quinlan has taken her time to best understand the industry so that her clients get top information with little confusion and plenty of assurance.

Rising Star Jessica Harger Talks M&A, Tax Insurance and What Being a Good Broker Partner Is All About

An M&A expert and tax insurance enthusiast, Aon’s Jessica Harger shares some insight into the space.

Aon and Willis Towers Watson Merger Faces Civil Suit from Department of Justice

Aon and Willis Towers Watson announced their intended merger this spring. The U.S. Department of Justice took note.

Key Factors Driving the Ongoing Push to Consolidate in Commercial Insurance

M&A activity within commercial insurance soared in 2020. Here’s what’s driving the shifts.

The 2021 M&A Power Brokers

Six commercial insurance brokers in the M&A sector were named 2021 Power Brokers. 

Preparing for a Merger or Acquisition? Why You Can’t Overlook Intellectual Property Insurance

How can buyers in M&A negotiations protect their investment from IP infringement allegations that might arise from past or future activities?

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How Class Action Litigation Can Be the Death of Your Big M&A Deal

For both M&A buyers and sellers, it is imperative that they understand the risks that existing litigation, and especially class action suits, can have on potential M&A transactions.

Preparing for an M&A? Better Check Your Cyber Coverage

Cyber due diligence for M&A insurance is as important as it is for financial and legal matters.

Tax Return Insurance: A New Path to Peace of Mind for Officers and Investors

Directors and officers might get some relief if their firm picks up tax return insurance. It could serve as a good compliment to D&O insurance.

Here’s How Marsh Power Broker Julie Polera Irons Out Mergers and Acquisitions

This Marsh broker already has extensive accolades under her belt, and she’s just getting started.